Dynamic Staking

There is no upper limit to the amount of MNTx that can be staked on a node once the minimum threshold has been met. A Switch Node requires 50,000 MNTx to activate, but a staker can commit 100,000 MNTx, 200,000 MNTx, or any amount above that minimum. The same applies to Validation Nodes beyond their 10,000 MNTx threshold.

This creates a dynamic staking environment. Participants are not locked into a fixed return based on a fixed position. They can increase their stake on an existing node, redistribute across multiple nodes, or adjust their positions from epoch to epoch in response to changing conditions across the network.

The reward each staker receives in a given epoch is proportional to their stake relative to the total MNTx staked across the entire network. A participant who stakes 100,000 MNTx into a node where the total network-wide stake is 200 million MNTx receives a different share than if the total were 300 million. As other participants add or withdraw stake, every position's relative share shifts.

This means MNTx staking should not be understood as a fixed-yield system. There is no guaranteed APY or predetermined return. The reward pool each epoch is determined by the network's telecom revenue (which varies with traffic volume and margin), and the share of that pool each staker receives is determined by their position relative to all other stakers. Both sides of the equation are variable.

The dynamic model rewards active participation and informed decision-making. Stakers who monitor their positions, understand the current staking landscape, and adjust accordingly are better positioned to optimise their share of the reward distribution. The system is designed to be responsive, competitive, and reflective of the real economic activity flowing through the network.