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    Major Upgrades to APEX Staking and VIP Discounts: Easier Access, Stronger Rewards

    May 14, 2025

    3 min read

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    Big things are coming to ApeX Protocol — and if you're staking APEX or planning to, this update is all about unlocking more benefits with less friction.

    Easier Access to VIP Trading Fee Discounts

    Staking APEX has always been a gateway to better trading experiences on Omni Perps, and now we're making that path even more accessible.

    Previously, unlocking VIP trading fee discounts through staking required:

    • ≥ 10,000 APEX to access VIP Tier 1 and Tier 2

    • ≥ 100,000 APEX for Tier 3

    • ≥ 1,000,000 APEX for Tier 4

    We're slashing those requirements significantly to empower more users to access discounted trading fees:

    • 🎯 Now just 1,000 APEX staked gets you into VIP Tier 1 & 2

    • 🎯 10,000 APEX staked unlocks Tier 3

    • 🎯 100,000 APEX staked grants you Tier 4

    That's 10x easier to reach every tier. Whether you're just getting started or scaling up your trades, staking APEX now delivers faster access to meaningful fee savings across the board.

    Coming Soon: APEX Staking 4.5

    We're also evolving the APEX Staking Program itself—with a new, more sustainable model designed to deepen APEX's impact and enhance your rewards. Here's what's changing:

    🔁 Current Model (4.0)

    Every week, 10% of ApeX Omni's post-fee revenue is used to buy back APEX tokens, which are then distributed directly to stakers.

    🔧 Upgraded Model (4.5)

    In version 4.5, the same 10% of weekly post-fee revenue will still go toward APEX buybacks—but instead of distributing raw APEX tokens, these tokens will be paired with USDT to create APEX-USDT liquidity pool (on Arbitrum). These LP tokens will become the new staking rewards.

    Why this is a game changer:

    • Earn both staking rewards and pool trading fees

    • Strengthens on-chain liquidity and utility for $APEX

    • Makes staking returns more sustainable and long-term aligned

    • Reinforces APEX's position as a core component of the ApeX Protocol ecosystem

    TL;DR

    • VIP Trading Discounts are now easier to unlock with just 1,000 $APEX staked.

    • Staking 4.5 introduces APEX-USDT LP token rewards, enhancing your yield and the protocol's liquidity health.

    • More benefits, less barrier to entry—and a stronger, smarter DeFi future for ApeX users.

    Stay tuned for the full rollout of Staking 4.5, and if you haven't already, consider staking your $APEX today. The path to VIP perks and sustainable rewards has never looked better.

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