Decentralized computing infrastructure firm Fluence has introduced a new staking program aimed at broadening community participation and enhancing network security. Announced on Friday, the program features a delegated staking model, allowing community members to earn rewards by staking Fluence tokens (FLT). This marks a shift from the traditional system where only hardware providers could stake.
Under this new model, all FLT holders can delegate their stakes to compute providers and share in the rewards. By expanding participation, Fluence is aiming to strengthen the security of its decentralized network while fostering greater community engagement.
USD-Pegged Rewards for Stability
Unlike traditional cloud computing platforms, Fluence operates on a decentralized data center network, which reduces risks such as single points of failure and provides increased security, censorship resistance, and freedom from data lock-in. A key feature of Fluence’s staking program is its USD-pegged rewards—stakers receive $10 per month per CPU core, while the cost to stake is $200 per core.
The use of USD-pegged rewards offers stability for compute providers, shielding them from the volatility of token prices. Fluence’s decentralized infrastructure supports a wide range of applications, including blockchain nodes and AI models, showcasing the platform’s versatility.
Fluence Expands Staking Accessibility via Parasail’s Liquid Staking
To make the staking process more accessible, Fluence has partnered with Parasail, which introduces liquid staking and staking pools. These options lower the financial barriers for potential stakers, allowing more users to participate in the network. The staking infrastructure itself is built on Arbitrum Orbit and is managed by the Gelato network.
Fluence’s approach also involves collaboration with high-quality data centers like PiKNik, Nebula, and Kabat. As the platform grows, Fluence aims to further expand its network of providers, making its infrastructure more robust and useful for a wide range of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN) applications.
This staking initiative is part of Fluence’s broader effort to create a more secure, community-driven decentralized computing platform while offering incentives that appeal to a wider range of participants.