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# Converting & Staking xKILO
xKILO
Overview
1. **Name**: KILO Escrowed Token
2. **Ticker:** xKILO
3. **Blockchain**: BNB Chain
4. **Contract Address**: 0xA586438a641bF1D44938Dabe819249D55E88C040
5. **Description**:
1. xKILO is a **non-transferable custodial governance token** pegged to staked KILO. It can be obtained through airdrops or direct KILO conversion.
2. The primary utility of xKILO is to enable staking in the **\[xKILO Real Yield Staking Pool]** to earn rewards.
## **Acquiring/Converting xKILO**
Users can convert KILO ↔ xKILO via the above interface:
* Click "Get xKILO" to convert KILO to xKILO.
* Click "Redeem KILO" to convert xKILO back to KILO.
### **A. Acquiring xKILO**
#### **Methods**:
* Receive via airdrop.
* Convert KILO to xKILO (1:1 ratio)
#### **Conversion Rules**:
* Converted xKILO requires a **vesting period** for full redemption to KILO. During vesting, KILO unlocks linearly.
* Currently, only KILO tokens on **BNB Chain** are convertible to xKILO. KILO Tokens on other chains must be bridged to BNB Chain prior to conversion.
**Conversion Process**:
* Open the "Get xKILO" pop-up.
* Input KILO amount → Confirm xKILO output → Click "Convert Now."
### **B. Redeeming xKILO**
#### **Vesting Parameters**:
* A **Minimum of** 15 days → 50% KILO redemption.
* A **Maximum of** 180 days → 100% KILO redemption.
*Note*: Choosing a duration <180 days burns unredeemed xKILO.
#### **Auto-Staking During Vesting**:
* 50% of redeemed xKILO is automatically staked in the **\[xKILO Real Yield Staking Pool]** throughout the vesting period, accruing real-time rewards.
*Example: When redeeming 100 xKILO with a 90-day vesting period, 72.72 KILO will be claimable upon completion, while 50 xKILO is automatically staked in the **\[xKILO Real Yield Staking Pool]** to generate rewards during the vesting period.*
#### **Cancellation**:
* Early cancellation refunds 100% xKILO, forfeiting all KILO.
#### **Redemption Process**:
* Open "Redeem KILO" pop-up → Input xKILO amount → Select vesting period → Confirm terms → Submit.
## **Staking xKILO**
#### **Reward Structure**:
* 30% of platform commission redistributes to stakers in the **\[xKILO Real Yield Staking Pool]**.
* Rewards distributed weekly via epoch-based allocations.
#### **Epoch Mechanism**:
* Weekly epochs allocate predefined token amounts proportionally to stakers’ xKILO share.
* Rewards accrue continuously and can be claimed anytime.
*Example*: 1,000 xKILO staked → 10,000 USDT/day → 200 xKILO staker earns 200/1000\*10,000=2,000 USDT/day (20%).
#### **Unstaking Fee**:
0.5% penalty upon unstaking
#### **Staking/Unstaking Interface**:
Click "Stake xKILO" or "Unstake xKILO" → Input amount → Confirm updated staked balance, reward share percentage etc. → Execute.
**Reward Claiming**:
Click "Claim All" to collect accumulated rewards.
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