# Euphrates LCDOT Staking by Valor Finance,Medium By [Valor](https://paragraph.com/@velido) · 2023-10-15 --- ![Euphrates staking](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/2480bb363372b0cd59917d8c45ba90cdf27a9d3ae9c0a844743588198c530589.png) Euphrates staking Euphrates is a boosted liquidity staking dapp, which is now live on Acala Network. It offers single-side LCDOT staking (1:1 redemable to DOT). Stake Now on [https://farm.acala.network](https://t.co/BTEWdWRm3h) Euphrates enables stakers and liquidity providers of Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) to effortlessly earn enhanced rewards in ACA and participating project tokens. Version 1 (V1) accepts LCDOT and DOT deposits for DOT-based LST pools, including tDOT and LDOT. Version 2 (V2) will support tapETH and ETH deposits for ETH-based LSTs. Notably, Euphrates does not have its own token. **For LCDOT Holders:** ![https://farmdoc.acala.network/euphrates/for-lcdot-holders](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/d32229cf732723df9bde49aa1a033749549e8bcb4558ae287a6da73c67b9fdae.png) https://farmdoc.acala.network/euphrates/for-lcdot-holders Euphrates offers a set-it-and-forget-it service with extra incentives for LCDOT holders:- Stake LCDOT in a preferred LST pool, like tDOT or LDOT.- Start earning ACA and participating project tokens immediately upon the Acala crowdloan unlock (at block 17856000, scheduled for October 24~).- Staked LCDOT will automatically convert into DOT.- Claimed DOT will automatically transform into the chosen LST.- No day will be missed on daily DOT staking rewards.Users also have the option to withdraw LCDOT to DOT, if they opt out of staking. **For DOT Holders:** ![https://farmdoc.acala.network/euphrates/for-dot-holders](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/6117c3e18f34edab174a97653dd8c2c31fb0f361803db8dc224581e538e5f396.webp) https://farmdoc.acala.network/euphrates/for-dot-holders Euphrates offers enhanced liquid staking for DOT holders:- Stake DOT in a preferred LST (liquid staking token)pool, such as tDOT or LDOT.- Staked DOT will be automatically converted into the chosen LST and start earning DOT staking rewards.- Earn additional rewards in ACA and participating project tokens.- Withdraw LST at any time for use within the ecosystem and other rewards. **Pools:** **tDOT Pool**: tDOT is powered by the Taiga protocol, offering the stability of native DOT with the yield of LDOT. By contributing assets to mint tDOT, you can earn yields from LDOT and protocol fees. In Euphrates, LCDOT holders can stake their tokens in the tDOT pool, following these steps:- Before Acala Crowdloan Unlocks: Stake LCDOT into the pool to start receiving rewards immediately.- Upon Crowdloan Unlock: LCDOT is automatically claimed into DOT and then used to mint tDOT, enabling you to earn DOT staking yield, protocol fees, and additional rewards in ACA and TAI. Euphrates also allows DOT holders to stake DOT in the tDOT pool. In the tDOT pool the staked DOT will be converted into tDOT, yielding DOT staking rewards, protocol fees, and additional rewards in ACA and TAI. **LDOT Pool:** LDOT, short for Acala Liquid Staking DOT, is a non-custodial liquid staking token. Users stake DOT and receive LDOT tokens representing the staked asset and continuously accruing staking yield. LDOT offers a quicker redemption mechanism for users to access DOT/KSM liquidity faster than the standard unbonding period upon unstaking. In Euphrates, LCDOT holders can stake their tokens in the LDOT pool with these steps:- Before Acala Crowdloan Unlocks: Stake LCDOT into the pool to start receiving rewards immediately.- Upon Crowdloan Unlock: LCDOT is automatically claimed into DOT and converted into LDOT, allowing users to earn DOT staking yield and additional rewards in ACA. For DOT holders, Euphrates provides the option to stake DOT in the LDOT pool. The staked DOT will earn LDOT, staking yield, and additional rewards in ACA. **Rewards:** Euphrates rewards comprise incentive rewards in ACA and participating project tokens, as well as LST protocol yields. \- tDOT APR (Application, Protocol)- LDOT APR (Application, Protocol) **LCDOT Staking Rewards:** Two staking pools are available for LCDOT holders: LDOT and tDOT Pools.**Before unlock** (before the Acala crowdloan unlocks):- LDOT Pool APR = ACA incentive APR- tDOT Pool APR = ACA incentive APR + TAI incentive APR**After unlock** (when the Acala crowdloan unlocks):- LDOT Pool APR = ACA incentive APR + LDOT APR- tDOT Pool APR = ACA incentive APR + TAI incentive APR + tDOT APR **DOT Staking Rewards:** Two staking pools are available for DOT holders: LDOT and tDOT Pools.- LDOT Pool APR = ACA incentive APR + LDOT APR- tDOT Pool APR = ACA incentive APR + TAI incentive APR + tDOT APR **Incentive Rewards:** Each pool can establish an incentive program with defined parameters, including duration, reward distribution frequency, and pro-rata rewards based on stake. The APR varies depending on the reward rate and staked assets, and the program may include ACA and other project tokens. A loyalty bonus is applied to encourage long-term farming. **Loyalty Bonus:** The Loyalty Bonus is designed to discourage short-term speculation and promote long-term liquidity provision for the benefit of the protocol and network. The bonus works as follows:- A Loyalty Bonus ratio, e.g., 40%, is set for each program.- To receive the bonus, a staker must retain the reward token in the pool until the program’s end.- If a staker claims the reward tokens prematurely, the bonus is returned to the pool for redistribution among other stakers.- It is probable that long-term stakers will receive higher rewards than standard rewards. Euphrates staking dapp powered by Acala. --- *Originally published on [Valor](https://paragraph.com/@velido/euphrates-lcdot-staking-by-valor-finance-medium)*