Graphite Network’s Market Staking Program is live, an alternative to staking that rewards active traders

Graphite Network’s Market Staking Program has just been launched and will run through Dec. 21, 2026.

Trust and user reputation are at the core of this L1, creating a safer and more reliable environment for on-chain interaction. 

Building on that foundation, Graphite Network is now widening its scope by introducing fair earning opportunities for active contributors across the crypto space. Its new Market Staking Program presents a model that rewards users based on trading volume, rather than the amount of tokens they hold or stake. 

Weekly rewards are paid out in @G, Graphite Network’s utility coin, which also powers transaction fees and unlocks core features across the blockchain.

As noted in a commentary provided to crypto.news, high-volume traders and market makers stand to benefit most from Graphite Network’s Market Staking Program. Rather than static APYs, rewards are calculated each week based on a user’s share of total volume across selected DEX pools.

The program is compatible with multiple decentralized exchanges across four supported blockchains (Polygon, Ethereum, Arbitrum, and Binance Smart Chain), and the weekly 50,000 @G prize is split equally between these networks. That means each blockchain has its own reward pool and trading threshold, ensuring a level playing field across ecosystems. 

Payouts are awarded to the top 10% of traders on each network if the total weekly trading volume on that network hits at least 15x the local prize pool.

Graphite Network’s website confirms that weekly eligibility stats and prize pool updates will be posted each Monday on its official X account. To keep things transparent, a live leaderboard will be available on the website, showing where each participant stands in the Market Staking Program.

More about Graphite Network

Graphite Network uses a custom-built Polymer 2.0 Proof-of-Authority consensus capable of handling up to 1,400 transactions per second. The architecture is also designed to support consistent fees, which is ideal for high-frequency trading and enterprise-grade applications.

The platform introduces a Trust Score system that assigns credibility ratings to each user based on factors such as KYC verification status, behavior, how an account acts on the network, like making transactions, and several others. Speaking of KYC, it’s done off-chain, with Zero-Knowledge Proof used to allow third-party dApps to verify user personal details without exposing the data itself. This protects user privacy and keeps the process unobtrusive.

In addition, Graphite Network supports KYC transaction filters, empowering users to interact on their own terms while feeling secure. It also enables the creation of reputation-based smart contracts that let developers and businesses enforce transaction conditions based on user trust levels. This represents an extra layer of accountability to decentralized finance applications, business interactions, and token launches within the ecosystem.

Graphite Network’s users also benefit from a growing suite of on-chain tools, including the Graphite Wallet Chrome extension, a native Graphite Bridge for cross-chain transfers, the Graphite Explorer for blockchain activity tracking, and a public Testnet with faucet support for developers.

Graphite Network’s upcoming roadmap plans

Following the launch of the Market Staking Program, Graphite Network is planning several key initiatives throughout the year. 

Notably, in the coming months, it plans to list @G on multiple centralized exchanges, aiming to boost its liquidity, accessibility, and visibility. These listings will connect the project to a broader audience, making it more convenient to buy, sell, and trade the coin across multiple platforms. 

Centralized exchanges remain the go-to point for both seasoned traders and investors and this step is expected to boost adoption and strengthen @G’s position within the broader ecosystem. The coin is also used to activate accounts under the network’s “one user, one account” policy and serves as the reward currency for the Market Staking Program, with 10% of the coin supply allocated specifically to active traders.

Beyond the @G listing, Graphite Network has outlined several other near-term milestones, including a smart contract audit, user experience upgrades such as an instant exchange feature, and closing on strategic partnerships to help boost adoption.

In the third quarter of 2025, Graphite Network will launch several L2 applications that leverage its reputation-based infrastructure and focus on creating real-world utility.

One of these applications will be the Phonebook Reputation MVP, which will connect trust scores to phone numbers and help DeFi users spot trustworthy counterparts before interacting.

Next to roll out will be the reputation-based dating app and a Hotspot Bundle Initiative to bring blockchain access to lower-connectivity areas. By the end of the year, the team also expects to introduce a competitive governance system based on user reputation rather than token weight, as well as the DePIN Geo Game.

Graphite Network’s roadmap into 2025 aims to strengthen trust, usability, and decentralization. These are all core pillars for scaling real-world blockchain adoption. But while those long-term goals shape the broader vision, the launch of the Market Staking Program serves as a practical first step, designed to reward active participation, boost on-chain liquidity, and demonstrate how a reputation-based network can offer real value to those who contribute.