Symbiosis PoS Staking & Symbiotic Staking

Overview

The security and incentives of the Symbiosis protocol are built upon two complementary mechanisms:

1. Symbiosis PoS Staking Proof of Stake (PoS) Staking ensures the security and stability of the Symbiosis protocol by allowing participants to lock (stake) their tokens to support the operation of the Symbiosis Relayers Network.

2. Symbiotic Staking As an additional layer of security, Symbiotic Staking strengthens the Symbiosis protocol by adding collateral and linking it to a wider network of stakers and systems.

To better understand the interplay between these components, let’s examine the following:

• The relationship between Symbiosis PoS Staking and the Symbiosis Relayers Network.

• The transition process from Symbiosis Validators to Symbiotic Operators.

• Practical guidance on participating in the staking ecosystem and receiving rewards.

The following diagram (Scheme 1) illustrates the interaction between these components and participants within the Symbiosis protocol:

Scheme 1. Symbiosis PoS Staking and Symbiotic Components

Symbiosis PoS Staking

The Symbiosis Relayers Network is powered by independent relayer nodes, each running relayer software and registered in the Symbiosis PoS Staking Contracts. These contracts, deployed on the Symbiosis PoS Host Chain: zkSync Era, perform two key functions:

• Storing information required to verify and authorize relayer nodes for participation in network operations.

• Facilitating staking activities and distributing rewards to participants, including Validators and Delegators.

Roles in Symbiosis PoS Staking

Participants in the Symbiosis PoS Staking can engage in two roles:

• Validators supporting Relayer Node Runners,

• Delegators supporting Validators by staking additional assets.

Let’s examine these roles in more detail:

1. Relayer Node Runner A Relayer Node Runner is responsible for running and maintaining a registered relayer node, ensuring its continuous operation, performing updates, and managing software and hardware.

2. Validator A Validator provides the required stake for a relayer node by locking tokens in the Symbiosis PoS Staking Contracts as collateral. This stake supports the node’s operations and contributes to the network’s overall security. Validators receive rewards proportional to the node's performance. Note: Typically, the Node Runner and Validator are the same entity, but this is not a strict requirement.

3. Delegator A (stake) Delegator contributes tokens to the Symbiosis PoS Staking Contracts, supporting one or more Validators by increasing their stake pool. In return, Delegators receive a share of the rewards generated by the nodes they support.

Symbiosis PoS Incentives and Penalties

To ensure reliable operations and incentivize active participation, Symbiosis PoS Staking implements the following mechanisms:

• Rewards: Validators and Delegators earn rewards based on the performance and contributions of the relayer nodes they support.

• Blocking: Misbehavior by relayer nodes can result in blocking within the Symbiosis PoS Staking Contracts. A blocked node is excluded from network operations and cannot receive rewards.

Symbiotic Staking

Symbiotic Staking serves as an additional layer of security for the Symbiosis protocol, increasing the assets locked as collateral and enhancing the protocol's resilience. Validators who are already responsible for registering relayer nodes and providing staking in the Symbiosis PoS Staking Contracts can expand their role by registering in Symbiotic.

Note: Registration in Symbiotic does not require additional staking from Validators.

How It Works:

Upon registration, Symbiosis Validators become Symbiotic Operators, expanding their role to include participation in Symbiotic Vaults.

Within Symbiotic Vaults, specific amounts of assets are allocated for each Symbiotic Operator. These allocations are recorded in the Symbiotic Vault Contracts and Symbiotic Staking Contract, reflecting the assets attributed to each operator for securing the protocol.

The Symbiotic Staking Contract (contract-connector), the Symbiotic Vault Contracts, and other supporting infrastructure are deployed on the Symbiotic Host Chain: Ethereum.

Symbiotic Incentives and Penalties:

To ensure active and reliable participation, Symbiotic implements the following mechanisms:

• Rewards: Operators receive rewards based on their contributions.

• Slashing: Misbehavior can result in penalties applied to the allocated stakes in the Symbiotic Vaults.

How to Participate

SIS Restaking Vault

The vault funds are used to secure the Symbiosis Protocol by supporting relayer nodes within the Symbiosis Relayer Network.

Learn how to participate

Symbiosis PoS Staking

Symbiosis PoS Staking is the backbone of the Symbiosis Protocol. Individuals and organizations become Validators and Delegators, securing the protocol.

Instructions coming soon...