Origin’s staking program is getting a major upgrade. Two recent governance proposals have passed to transform how value flows to OGN stakers:
All purchased OGN is distributed to stakers, with no new emissions funding rewards. This makes OGN staking one of the clearest, most direct ways to benefit from Origin’s protocol growth. If you believe in Origin’s product traction and future upside, now’s the time to stake.
To kick off the new staking model, the DAO approved a proposal to deploy $3M+ in DAO assets to buy back OGN on the open market.
These buybacks are being distributed directly to stakers, boosting the yield on staking rewards as the protocol transitions to funding staking rewards with protocol revenue. With all protocol revenue being distributed to stakers, this initial capital serves as a bridge—rewarding early participation while recurring revenue ramps up.
Getting started with OGN staking is simple. Here's a quick step-by-step guide:
You can buy $OGN on leading exchanges like Coinbase, Binance, or Uniswap. If you prefer DEXs, Uniswap is a solid option on Ethereum mainnet.
If you purchased on a centralized exchange, withdraw OGN to a self-custodied Ethereum wallet like MetaMask. If you bought via Uniswap or another DEX, you're already good to go.
Go to app.originprotocol.com and connect your wallet. Next, choose how long to lock your OGN—anywhere from 1 month to 12 months. Note that longer lockups earn more rewards, with 12 month locks earning the most staking rewards.
Once staked, you'll receive xOGN, a non-transferable token that represents your staked position and governs future DAO proposals. You can exit early, but early withdrawals are penalized a variable rate based on the remaining lock time. This is a security measure to discourage governance abuse.
Where do OGN staking rewards come from?
All rewards are sourced from real revenue generated by the protocol. 100% of Origin Protocol’s performance fees are used to buy back and distribute OGN to stakers. Protocol revenue previously accrued to the DAO, which will now be distributed as additional staking rewards through Q2 2026. No new tokens are minted or emitted as part of the staking program.
How much can you earn from OGN staking?
Staking yields are variable, based on protocol earnings, DAO buybacks, your lock-up length, and the total amount of OGN staked. Early stakers are expected to earn strong double-digit yields.
What networks is xOGN supported on?
OGN staking is currently only supported on Ethereum mainnet.
Can I unstake OGN early?
You can unstake early for a penalty. You can exit your staked position before your lock ends, but you’ll receive a reduced portion of your stake.
