Protocol Tokens
esAMP Token
Understanding the escrowed AMP (esAMP) token
esAMP Token
esAMP (escrowed AMP) is a non-transferable token that users can earn by staking AMP or ALP. It plays a crucial role in the Amped Finance ecosystem by incentivizing long-term participation and platform growth.
Earning esAMP
Users can earn esAMP tokens through:
- Staking AMP tokens
- Staking ALP tokens
- Platform rewards and incentives
Staking Benefits
When staked, esAMP tokens provide multiple benefits:
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Protocol Fee Sharing
- Participate in 30% of all generated protocol fees
- This compounds with payments received from AMP/ALP staking
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Additional Rewards
- Earn additional escrowed AMP (esAMP) tokens
- Compounds with esAMP received from AMP/ALP staking
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Multiplier Points
- Earn Multiplier Points (MP) that boost yield
- Compounds with MPs received from AMP/ALP staking
Vesting Process
esAMP tokens can be vested to convert them into AMP tokens:
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During vesting:
- AMP/ALP staked are reserved
- esAMP stops accruing staking rewards
- Staked AMP/ALP continues to accrue regular staking rewards
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Conversion details:
- 12-month vesting period
- Vested esAMP gradually converts to AMP
- Must maintain ALP in the pool to unlock vested esAMP
Important Considerations
- esAMP is non-transferable
- Vesting requires maintaining staked assets
- Rewards compound with other staking benefits
- Vesting period is fixed at 12 months