> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.binibit.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Staking

> 160% APR on Binibit Exchange across four duration tiers.

<Card title="Tokenomics view" icon="chart-pie" href="/tokenomics/staking">
  See Tokenomics → Staking & Referral Economics for tokenomics-level analysis.
</Card>

## Quick links

* [Staking page](https://binibit.com/en/staking) on Binibit Exchange (canonical, has live values)
* [Staking conditions / referral levels](https://binibit.com/en/staking)
* [BINI/USDT trading pair](https://binibit.com/en/exchange?symbol=BINI_USDT) for buying BINI to stake

## Staking packages

Four lock duration tiers, **160% APR** on each:

| Tier   | Lock duration |  APR | Bonus / Spot split      |
| ------ | ------------- | ---: | ----------------------- |
| Tier 1 | 30 days       | 160% | More Bonus, less Spot   |
| Tier 2 | 90 days       | 160% | Balanced                |
| Tier 3 | 180 days      | 160% | More Spot, less Bonus   |
| Tier 4 | 360 days      | 160% | Maximum Spot proportion |

The 160% APR is **base rate**. Longer locks return a higher proportion of **Spot BINI** (immediately tradable) versus **Bonus BINI** (subject to additional vesting / conditions).

Daily accrual. Withdrawal at maturity.

## Bonus vs Spot BINI

|                                 | Spot BINI | Bonus BINI                |
| ------------------------------- | --------- | ------------------------- |
| Tradable immediately on receipt | Yes       | No (vesting / conditions) |
| Counts toward referral level    | Yes       | Yes                       |
| Sell pressure on receipt        | Yes       | Lower                     |

Longer locks → more Spot BINI → user has higher freedom but also higher immediate sell pressure. Shorter locks → more Bonus BINI → less freedom, but better for token-price stability.

## Compounding

Once a stake matures, the user can immediately re-stake the principal plus rewards. Continuous re-staking compounds at the 160% APR, multiplied by the reinvestment cadence.

## Minimum stake

Each tier has a minimum BINI amount. Specific values are on the [staking page](https://binibit.com/en/staking) — they may change with BINI price, since the underlying threshold is in **USDT terms**.

```
required_bini_minimum = required_usdt_minimum / current_bini_price
```

## How it ties into referrals

Staking is what unlocks the **R0 through R8** referral system on Binibit Exchange. Your level is determined by:

* Your own staked BINI (USDT-equivalent)
* Number of qualifying direct referrals
* Cumulative team volume

Higher levels unlock larger commission rates on team staking rewards. See [Referral levels](/bini-token/referral-levels).

## Tokenomics impact

Staking is **sink #2** in the BINI sink list — locked BINI is unavailable for spot trading until the lock matures. This:

* Reduces effective float during the lock
* Stabilizes price by removing tradable supply
* Generates compounding ecosystem engagement (stake-then-refer)

See [BINI Sinks](/tokenomics/bini-sinks).

## Risk considerations

Standard staking risks apply:

* **Smart contract risk** — staking contract is audited but cannot be guaranteed bug-free
* **Lock-up risk** — funds are illiquid for the duration
* **APR change risk** — the 160% rate is honored for stakes initiated under it, but future stakes may use different rates
* **Token price risk** — APR is in BINI terms; BINI USD value can fluctuate

Stake only what you can afford to lock for the duration.

## Where to stake

[Binibit Exchange — Staking](https://binibit.com/en/staking)

Read the staking conditions page carefully before staking. It is the canonical source for current values.

## Related

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  <Card title="Referral levels" icon="diagram-project" href="/bini-token/referral-levels">
    R0 through R8
  </Card>

  <Card title="Where to buy BINI" icon="cart-shopping" href="/bini-token/where-to-buy">
    To stake, you need BINI first
  </Card>

  <Card title="Tokenomics: Staking" icon="chart-pie" href="/tokenomics/staking">
    Tokenomics-level view
  </Card>

  <Card title="BINI Sinks" icon="fire" href="/tokenomics/bini-sinks">
    Staking is sink #2
  </Card>
</CardGroup>