This proposal recommends setting the CYBER staking incentive for Q1 2026 at 100,000 CYBER, compared to 200,000 CYBER in Q4 2025, in order to maintain a balanced and sustainable staking yield.
Objectives:
In Q4 2025, Cyber DAO allocated 200,000 CYBER toward staking incentives, at a time when approximately 4.4 million CYBER were staked.
As of now, total staked CYBER has decreased to approximately 2.5 million CYBER, directly affecting APY and incentive efficiency.
At the same time, Cyber’s product ecosystem continues to expand, particularly Surf. Treasury strategy should balance staking incentives with ecosystem growth priorities.
With fewer tokens staked, the same reward level would produce an outsized APY relative to intended emissions policy. Reducing incentives helps normalize returns while preserving competitiveness.
Lower emissions:
Cyber is prioritizing network usage and liquidity expansion via Surf. Aligning treasury expenditure with ecosystem growth creates more durable value for CYBER holders.
Even at 100,000 CYBER for Q1 2026, the resulting APY is expected to remain competitive relative to prior quarters, given the smaller staking base.
Proposed Incentive Levels
| Quarter | Incentive Budget | Projected APY |
|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | 200,000 CYBER | 18% |
| Q1 2026 (proposed) | 100,000 CYBER | 16% |
APY numbers are estimates based on current/at time staking levels and may vary with changes in total staked CYBER.
Distribution:
Expected benefits:
Given the decline in total staked CYBER from approximately 4.4 million to 2.5 million and the DAO’s intention to balance APY competitiveness with treasury sustainability, allocating 100,000 CYBER to staking incentives for Q1 2026 represents a prudent and strategically aligned adjustment.
Threshold 51%
DEFEATED