$IP staking follows a fair launch model where no early staking rewards are given to insiders, and all participants start earning staking rewards only after the 42-day Singularity Period ends

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Unlike previous launches that unfairly benefited insiders with regard to staking rewards, $IP staking follows a fair launch principle: There are no early staking rewards for the foundation or early contributors–the community earns rewards simultaneously with everyone else. During the Singularity Period, which lasts approximately 42 days after our January 19, 2025 genesis block 0, everyone is welcome to stake or delegate—but no staking rewards will be earned. This procedure offers everyone a chance to decide to stake. After the Big Bang event, which concludes the Singularity Period, everyone will fairly earn staking rewards at the same time.

Unlike many token launches that benefit early insiders, Story’s staking mechanism ensures no one earns staking rewards before the community does. February is part of what the protocol is calling the “Singularity Period,” during which users can stake or delegate tokens without earning rewards yet. Only after the “Big Bang” event on March 2 will rewards begin accruing to all participants at the same time.