> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.clickoptions.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.clickoptions.ai/earn/staking-and-vault-participation.md).

# Staking and Vault Participation

> **Roadmap.** CLICK staking and ClickVault participation are part of the designed ecosystem and activate **at or after the CLICK token launch**. The mechanics below describe the intended framework; final parameters are confirmed before launch. Token rewards are funded from **capped, disclosed token reserves — not from company or platform revenue** — and CLICK carries no equity, debt, dividend, profit-sharing or revenue-sharing rights. The **CLICK Tokenomics Paper** is the canonical source for all token parameters.

The ClickOptions ecosystem is designed around two participation channels:

1. **CLICK Staking** — stake CLICK to unlock fee and access tiers and to earn rewards from disclosed reserves.
2. **ClickVault Participation** — contribute stablecoins (USDT/USDC) to the Vault to help underwrite option risk and share in Vault performance under a transparent, pro-rata model.

Users may participate in either channel independently or combine both.

### CLICK Staking (designed)

Staking CLICK is designed to provide:

* **Fee & access tiers** — settle eligible commissions in CLICK for a **disclosed discount** (schedule confirmed before listing), and unlock access tiers.
* **Rewards** — CLICK rewards funded from capped, disclosed token reserves.

Intended staking options:

* **Flexible** — withdraw anytime; lower base rewards; subject to settlement pacing if Vault liquidity is stressed.
* **7-Day Lock** — locked until maturity; rewards auto-compounded at cycle end; optional Auto-Restake; early exit triggers a redemption fee.
* **30-Day Lock** — locked until maturity; rewards auto-compounded at cycle end; optional Auto-Restake; early exit triggers a redemption fee.

> Rewards are not a share of trading revenue. They are distributed from disclosed token reserves and are subject to the caps in the Tokenomics Paper.

### ClickVault Participation (roadmap)

**ClickVault** is a design-stage risk-capital framework intended to underwrite option risk. Once live, participants deposit **USDT/USDC** and receive pro-rata Vault shares whose value tracks Vault performance.

* Returns are **performance-linked and variable — not a fixed or guaranteed APY**, and not a claim on company revenue.
* Vault results (premiums, settlements, hedging and mark-to-market) are shared pro-rata among capital providers.
* Detailed accounting, capital-adequacy, stress-loss and withdrawal mechanics are described in the **ClickOptions Technical Paper**.

### Designed Liquidity Controls

To protect solvency, the Vault is designed to monitor two ratios continuously:

$$
VaultLiquidity% = \frac{Available ; Liquidity}{Maximum ; Capacity} \times 100
$$

$$
CAR = \frac{Vault;Capital}{Required;Capital}
$$

* **VaultLiquidity%** measures the available liquidity buffer.
* **CAR (Capital Adequacy Ratio)** measures Vault health; a low CAR triggers more conservative withdrawal allowances.

Below a **Critical Liquidity Threshold (CLT)**, withdrawals are capped proportionally to each participant’s share of Vault capital, regardless of lock type, and a **dynamic settlement fee** applies that increases as liquidity falls:

$$
\text{SettlementFeeRate} = \text{Fee}\_{\max} \times \frac{\text{CLT} - \text{VaultLiquidity%}}{\text{CLT}}
$$

Fees collected are retained in the Vault to accelerate recovery. Withdrawal restrictions lift automatically once CAR and VaultLiquidity% recover above their thresholds. Threshold values are governance parameters, finalised before launch and published in the transparency dashboard.

### Transparency

Once live, staking and Vault metrics are published in real time via a **Transparency Dashboard**, including Vault Liquidity %, CAR, CLT status, active settlement fees and user reward history.


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