How to get and stake NYM tokens
Nym's guide to investing in the Nym network
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The Nym network consists of Nym nodes that protect internet privacy by obfuscating traffic patterns to defend against AI surveillance. When you stake NYM tokens on a Nym node:
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You help increase that node's reputation in the network
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The node becomes more likely to be selected for mixing and routing traffic
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You earn a share of the rewards when the node performs its privacy-preserving work
Staking NYM: FAQs
Staking increases operator reputation, unlocks higher traffic routing priority, and increases token rewards—encouraging reliable uptime and network quality.
Yes! Delegation mechanisms allow token holders to support nodes or validators indirectly—earning staking yields without hosting infrastructure.
Stake-related actions are unlinkable to usage credentials. zk‑nym authentication ensures staking behavior isn't reflected in credential metadata.
Operators that miss uptime targets, manipulate routing, or fall short of bandwidth guarantees risk token slashing or reputation penalties.
Rewards are algorithmically allocated based on uptime, bandwidth performance, and reputation, with rewards distributed on-chain for transparent auditing.
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