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Stake-to-Unlock Free Tier Boost

Increase your free tier capacity by staking crypto assets. We stake your funds on Ethereum validators and use the yield to cover infrastructure costs - you get more CUs without monthly payments.

How It Works​

Base Free Tier​

  • 150M CUs per month - No staking required
  • All 23+ blockchains
  • No credit card needed

Stake to Unlock More​

Lock crypto assets to increase your monthly CU allocation beyond the free tier.

Key benefits:

  • No monthly fees - your staked capital generates the yield
  • Flexible unstaking - withdraw anytime (48-hour processing)
  • Optional lockup bonuses - lock longer for more CUs
  • Full principal returned - get your stake back when you unstake

View current staking options and rates

Supported Assets​

Direct staking (no swap required):

  • USDC (ERC-20 stablecoin)
  • USDT (ERC-20 stablecoin)
  • ETH (native Ethereum)
  • WETH (wrapped ETH)
  • WBTC (wrapped Bitcoin)

Swap-before-stake (automatic via 1inch):

  • Any ERC-20 token - DAI, GNO, LINK, UNI, AAVE, stETH, etc.
  • Automatically swapped to USDC before staking
  • You pay swap fees and gas costs

Supported Networks​

Stake on the network that works best for you based on gas costs:

  • Ethereum L1 - Highest security, higher gas fees
  • Base - Low gas fees
  • Optimism - Low gas fees
  • Arbitrum - Low gas fees

Lockup Options​

No lockup required:

  • Unstake anytime
  • 48-hour processing period (validator withdrawal queue)
  • Full principal returned

Optional lockup for bonus CUs: Lock your stake for longer periods to earn additional CUs. View lockup bonuses.

Unstaking​

Process​

  1. Visit app.axol.io/staking
  2. Click "Unstake"
  3. Confirm withdrawal
  4. Wait 48 hours (validator unbonding period)
  5. Claim your assets

What Happens to Your CUs​

When you unstake:

  • CU boost remains active for current billing period
  • Reverts to base 150M CUs at start of next month
  • No penalties or fees
  • 7-day warning before boost expires

FAQ​

Is my staked crypto safe?​

Your assets are staked on Ethereum validators. Smart contracts are audited and include emergency withdrawal functions. You maintain custody and can unstake at any time.

What if I need my capital back urgently?​

Unstaking has a 48-hour processing period due to validator unbonding. Contact hello@axol.io for urgent situations.

Can I stake and pay for a tier?​

Yes! Staking boosts your free tier allocation. If you also pay for a tier, the CUs stack.

What happens if staking yields drop?​

If yields fall significantly and don't cover infrastructure costs, we reserve the right to adjust terms with 30 days notice. We'll always honor your current stake terms until you unstake.

Getting Started​

Ready to boost your free tier?

View staking options

Questions?