t3rn is pioneering dual staking across both Arbitrum One and the native t3rn blockchain. This gives TRN holders two clear options:

• Arbitrum One: Currently offering the highest APR at 134%, attracting larger liquidity

• t3rn native: A steady pool at 71% APR, directly supporting the security and growth of the protocol

This setup gives stakers the flexibility to chase higher yields or strengthen the native chain, depending on their preference.

From Arbitrum to t3rn

Arbitrum was the first home for TRN staking. As an Orbit chain, t3rn deployed there for its speed, low fees, and established ecosystem – giving the community an easy and rewarding entry point to staking.

With the launch of native staking, participation now moves closer to the core of the Universal Execution Protocol. Instead of relying on external infrastructure, TRN staked directly on the t3rn chain to help secure the network itself, laying the foundation for a self-sustaining, cross-chain execution layer.

Smarter Rewards: Dynamic APY

t3rn staking isn’t static. APYs are designed to self-balance as more TRN flows into pools. When participation increases, rewards scale down to remain sustainable; when fewer tokens are staked, APR rises to encourage more deposits.

The goal is to stabilize around a target APY of 80%, but as the live data shows, the market can create higher or lower yields depending on pool sizes.

govTRN: More Than Just a Staking Token

Staking TRN earns you govTRN – your key to the future of protocol governance.

• 1 TRN staked = 1 govTRN

• govTRN = your voting power

This means early stakers aren’t just earning outsized APRs – they’re also securing their place in the t3rn governance, which goes beyond simple voting. It introduces a three-tier framework:

1. Committee Members – up to 333 bonded TRN holders (1000 TRN minimum), earning monthly rewards

2. Special Roles –

   • Moderators: proposal quality control

   • Power Users: technical oversight

   • Ambassadors: outreach & ecosystem growth

3. Merit Rewards – weekly bonuses for the top 101 most voted committee members

This ensures governance is both inclusive and effective, rewarding participation and expertise.

Security and Flexibility

• Emergency Withdrawals – always possible

• Pause Mechanisms – protection during security events

• Upgradeable Contracts – governance can evolve without disruption

The Road Ahead

• Today: Dual staking is live on Arbitrum and t3rn

• Soon: Governance activation – govTRN becomes the tool to propose, vote, and elect roles

• Future: A fully autonomous, community-owned protocol where govTRN holders decide treasury use, upgrades, and decide on the special power users' roles within the community.

Why It Matters

Staking on t3rn is about more than yield. It’s about earning influence in the protocol’s future.

By staking TRN today – whether for the high APR on Arbitrum or to support native t3rn’s long-term security. You’re not just earning rewards but becoming part of the journey towards self-governing t3rn protocol sovereignty.