💰Staking in Datahub
Two Ways to Stake with PublicAI
PublicAI offers two distinct staking programs, each serving a different purpose in our ecosystem.
Earn More, Stake Smart: Introducing Progressive Collateral
We're leveling up how PublicAI protects and rewards our best contributors.
What's changing:
Easy onboarding stays the same — start contributing with just 100 PUBLIC, no change from before.
As you earn more, your stake grows with you — starting Day 4, your collateral scales to 2x your daily average earnings. Think of it like the network investing alongside you.
Rewards settle on a short delay — giving our review process time to ensure quality before payouts.
Why this matters for you:
Last season, 6 language datasets were rejected by clients due to quality issues — and when that happens, everyone loses. PublicAI absorbs the financial hit, which means fewer campaigns, smaller reward pools, and less opportunity for the contributors who actually do great work.
This system makes sure the people gaming the network can't profit at your expense. If you're contributing honestly (and most of you are), this changes almost nothing about your experience — you just get a more sustainable ecosystem with better-funded campaigns.
Coming soon: We will be integrating a reputation-based system where proven contributors will be able to stake less over time. The more you show up and do quality work, the easier it gets.
1. Progressive Collateral Staking
Stake collateral to participate in tasks. This system promotes high-quality contributions and accountability. Staking rules may change based on user behavior.
How Progressive Collateral Works
Here's a practical example using a 20-day campaign where you earn 50 PUBLIC per day:
Days 1–3: Get Started
Stake the minimum: 100 PUBLIC
Contribute and earn normally
No adjustments needed
Day 4: First Adjustment
The formula: Required Collateral = 2 × your daily average earnings
Let's calculate:
Total earned: 50/day × 3 days = 150 PUBLIC
Daily average: 150 ÷ 3 = 50 PUBLIC
Required collateral: 2 × 50 = 100 PUBLIC
✅ Your 100 PUBLIC stake covers you
Day 8: Check-In
Total earned: 50 × 7 = 350 PUBLIC
Daily average: 350 ÷ 7 = 50 PUBLIC
Required collateral: 2 × 50 = 100 PUBLIC
✅ Still covered
Power Contributor Example (200 PUBLIC/day)
Day 4:
Total earned: 200 × 3 = 600 PUBLIC
Daily average: 600 ÷ 3 = 200 PUBLIC
Required collateral: 2 × 200 = 400 PUBLIC
⚠️ Need to add 300 PUBLIC to continue uploading
Day 10:
Total earned: 200 × 9 = 1,800 PUBLIC
Daily average: 1,800 ÷ 9 = 200 PUBLIC
Required collateral: 2 × 200 = 400 PUBLIC
✅ Covered if you topped up to 400
Quick Reference
~50 PUBLIC/day
100 PUBLIC
None
~100 PUBLIC/day
200 PUBLIC
+100
~200 PUBLIC/day
400 PUBLIC
+300
Key Points
Collateral recalculates daily based on your average earnings
Modest earners: your initial 100 PUBLIC stake may cover the entire campaign
Higher earners stake more to match the value they're extracting
Uploads pause if you don't meet the required collateral (can resume after topping up)
Full collateral is returned at campaign end if your data passes review
2. AAR Staking Program
Earn 8% by staking any amount of $PUBLIC.
What is AAR?
AAR (Annualized Average Return) is the rate you'd earn if those rewards ran for a full year. By staking $PUBLIC, you'll earn an 8% annual return on your staked tokens.
How to Stake
Connect your wallet — Use a supported NEAR or BNB wallet on the staking dashboard
Enter your stake amount — Must meet the minimum requirement
Confirm the transaction — Your stake activates immediately
Track your rewards — Monitor your rewards in real-time through your dashboard
Why Stake?
Earn passive income: Generate 8% annual returns on your $PUBLIC holdings
Put your $PUBLIC to work: Start generating rewards immediately instead of holding idle tokens
Strengthen the network: Support PublicAI's mission to build the Human Layer of AI
Unstaking
You maintain full control and can request to unstake your $PUBLIC at any time.
Cooldown period: 14 days after unstake request
No interest earned during the cooldown period
Principal returned after cooldown completes
Important Risks
Staking involves risk:
Token values can fluctuate
Network conditions may change
Always review staking terms and ensure compliance with local regulations before committing your $PUBLIC
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