Introduction
Valdora Finance is the liquid staking protocol on the ZIGChain. It enables users to stake their native ZIG tokens and receive stZIG tokens in return, which represent their staked share plus accumulated staking rewards. Unlike traditional staking, Liquid Zig allows users to retain liquidity while earning rewards, unlocking the potential for DeFi integrations and instant liquidity through decentralized exchanges (DEXs).
Traditional staking methods require users to lock up their tokens for a fixed period, making them inaccessible for other financial activities. Liquid staking solves this limitation by offering stZIG tokens, which are yield-bearing derivatives representing the user's staked ZIG. These tokens can be:
Freely traded or used as collateral in other DeFi protocols.
Accessed instantly through DEXs without waiting for the typical 21-day unbonding period.
Yield-generating, as staking rewards are automatically reflected in the value of stZIG
Seamless Staking Experience: Users can easily stake ZIG and instantly receive stZIG tokens with minimal barriers.
Yield-Bearing Token (stZIG): stZIG accrues value over time, reflecting staking rewards that are auto-compounded.
Instant Liquidity Options: Users can trade stZIG on DEXs to exit their staking position without waiting for the unbonding period.
Validator Diversity: ZIG tokens are delegated to multiple validators, managed by Ledger Contracts, to minimize risk and maximize staking rewards.
Security and Transparency: Features on-chain ledger systems for reward accounting, audited smart contracts, and decentralized governance
Feature
Traditional Staking
Liquid Zig (stZIG)
Liquidity
Locked for a fixed period (21 days)
Fully liquid via stZIG tokens
DeFi Compatibility
Limited
Usable in DeFi protocols (lending, farming, collateral)
Unbonding Period
21-day wait
Instant liquidity via DEX trading
Yield Generation
Fixed APR, no compounding
Auto-compounded staking rewards
Validator Slashing Risk
Single validator
Spread across multiple validators
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