Staking iAERO
Why Stake iAERO?
Holding iAERO in your wallet earns nothing. Staking it in the StakingDistributor earns you 80% of all protocol voting rewards. This includes bribes, fees, and emissions from Aerodrome.
How to Stake
Step 1: Navigate to Staking
Go to the "Stake iAERO" tab in the app or directly to iaero.finance/stake
Step 2: Enter Amount
Enter the amount of iAERO to stake
You can stake any amount, no minimum
Use "MAX" button to stake entire balance
Step 3: Approve (First Time Only)
If this is your first time staking:
Click "Approve iAERO"
Confirm the approval transaction
Wait for confirmation
Step 4: Stake
Click "Stake iAERO"
Confirm the transaction
Your iAERO is now earning rewards!
Understanding Your Position
Staking Dashboard Shows:
Your Staked Balance: Amount of iAERO staked
Pool Share: Your % of total staked iAERO
Pending Rewards: Claimable tokens earned
APR: Current annualized return
No Lock Period
Unstake anytime with no penalty
No cooldown or waiting period
Instant liquidity when needed
Claiming Rewards
Manual Claiming
Click "Claim Rewards"
Select tokens to claim (or claim all)
Confirm transaction
Tokens sent to your wallet
Reward Tokens Include:
AERO (main rewards)
USDC (bribe payments)
ETH (protocol fees)
Various protocol tokens
Compounding Strategy
For maximum returns:
Claim AERO rewards
Deposit AERO back to vault for more iAERO
Stake the new iAERO
Repeat weekly
Unstaking
How to Unstake
Go to staking dashboard
Enter amount to unstake
Click "Unstake"
Receive iAERO instantly
Partial Unstaking
Unstake any amount up to your balance
Remaining balance keeps earning
No need to unstake everything
Rewards Math
How Rewards Are Calculated
Your share of rewards = (Your Staked iAERO / Total Staked iAERO) × Total Rewards
Example:
You stake: 1,000 iAERO
Total staked: 100,000 iAERO
Your share: 1%
Weekly rewards: $10,000
Your earnings: $100
APR Calculation
APR = (Weekly Rewards × 52) / Total Value Staked × 100
Advanced Strategies
1. Auto-Compound LoopAERO → iAERO → Stake → Earn AERO → Repeat
Compounds your position over time
2. Diversified Claiming
Claim stables (USDC) for expenses
Reinvest AERO for growth
Hold other tokens for speculation
3. Tax Optimization
Track cost basis of deposits
Consider claiming schedule for tax purposes
Keep records of all transactions
Common Issues
"Insufficient balance"
Check you have iAERO in wallet
Ensure it's not already staked
"Transaction failed"
Increase gas limit
Check network congestion
Ensure sufficient ETH for gas
"No rewards showing"
Rewards update after weekly distribution
May take 24-48 hours after epoch ends
Check if you were staked during earning period
FAQ
Q: When do rewards appear? A: After each weekly epoch ends and keepers distribute (usually Thursday/Friday)
Q: Can I lose my staked iAERO? A: No, staking is non-custodial. Only you can withdraw.
Q: What's the minimum stake time? A: None! Stake for 1 minute or 1 year, your choice.
Q: Do I earn while unstaking? A: You earn until the moment you unstake.
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