The IOST StakeDrop FAQ

Everything You Need to Know About the IOST StakeDrop Event

What is the duration of the StakeDrop event?

The Offering Period runs from April 23, 2025, to May 24, 2025. During this period, users can stake IOST or unstake and restake according to the staking mechanism and its corresponding levels and multipliers. The staking will officially begin on May 24, 2025. After this point, no further staking will be allowed.

For example, if a user chooses a 120-day staking period, it will start on May 24, 2025, and end on September 21, 2025.

How are rewards distributed? When can users withdraw their principal?

Overall staking rewards will be distributed over a period of 4 years (48 months), starting from May 24, 2025. Users can withdraw their principal at the end of their staking period, along with their first cummulated reward.

Note: The first reward is the total staking reward for the selected staking duration. For example, if a user stakes for 24 months, they will receive 24 months’ worth of rewards upfront, with the remaining rewards paid out monthly over the next 24 months.

Which wallets are supported for the StakeDrop event?

Any wallet that supports BSC can be used. MetaMask is the recommended option.

Can I withdraw IOST directly to the BSC chain from Binance?

Yes, major exchanges like Binance now support IOST withdrawals to the BNB Chain (BEP20).

Has the StakeDrop been audited? Is it secure?

Yes, the IOST StakeDrop has undergone a security audit. You can view the audit report here: IOST StakeDrop Audit Report.

What is the IOST contract address on the BSC network? Where can I find token information?

• IOST (BEP20) Contract Address: https://bscscan.com/address/0xaf48b7e315a52518cfbf7d96c455d9dfad94cb48
• IOST (BEP20) Token Information: https://bscscan.com/token/0xaf48b7e315a52518cfbf7d96c455d9dfad94cb48

What is the minimum staking period?

The minimum staking period is 90 days. No rewards will be earned if the staking period is less than 90 days.

If I exit my staking early, how will my rewards be calculated?

If a user exits their staking before the chosen staking period ends (e.g., a user who selected 120 days but exits after 90 days), the rewards will be recalculated based on the 90-day staking period. The calculation logic is as follows: The user will receive 70% of the reward for the 90-day staking period, after deducting a 30% penalty.

Note: The principal will not be affected at any time during unstaking. The minimum staking period for this event is 90 days, so if a user exits before 90 days, they will not receive any rewards.

Why didn’t I receive any rewards during the StakeDrop offering period?

During the offering window, users can choose the amount of IOST to stake and the staking duration. If users wish to adjust their staking strategy (such as unstaking, changing the amount or duration), they can do so within the one-month window. These adjustments will not affect the principal.

Will the rewards for each month be unavailable after May 21, 2029?

There will be a 90-day grace period, meaning that users can still claim rewards for up to 90 days after May 21, 2029. During this period, users can claim any unclaimed rewards.

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