Mission 🚀
Build an ecosystem where stakers and validators grow together—and where cySOL remains attractive because of the value it delivers.
Context 🌊
Native SOL staking is steadily shifting toward liquid-staking tokens (LSTs). Yet many LSTs still involve slippage, deposit fees, withdrawal fees. These frictions nudge users toward holding “for the unexpected long haul,” which can keep staker and validator interests mis-aligned.
cySOL tackles that gap with a fee-cycling design: by entering in one phase and exiting in the next, users can complete a full round-trip at 0 % net fees. Because entries and exits are no longer punitive, even short-term capital is welcome. You may also temporarily exit the pool to respond to sudden changes in market conditions—a key step toward genuine liquidity.
From Tension to Win-Win ✨
| Stakeholder | Traditional Pain Point | Our Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Stakers | Exit costs make flexibility expensive. | Predictable fee cycles and periodic reserve replenishment keep exit friction low. |
| Validators / Pool | Fear of churn incentivises implicit lock-in. | Merit-based stake allocation and validator self-DeFi activity encourage long-term alignment. |
When both sides gain from transparent performance—not from locking each other in—the relationship moves from potential conflict to genuine collaboration.
Guiding Principles 📜
Freedom of Movement Users can enter or leave with minimal cost when they “follow the rhythm” of the cycle pool.
Merit-Based Delegation Commission-adjusted performance scores, community contributions, and validator matching determine stake.
Validator Self-DeFi activity Validators hold a cySOL position, sharing the same upside and downside as stakers.
Open to All Time Horizons Short-term traders, yield optimisers, and long-term believers each find a fair, predictable cost structure.
Commitment 🤝
We will keep iterating until holding cySOL is always a choice, and until the staker-validator relationship is universally recognised as mutually beneficial—a true win-win built on transparent incentives, low friction, and shared success.