Annual Threshold Increase

Keeping Rewards Valuable: Annual Tier Adjustments

To make sure our top tiers stay rewarding and special as the DAO grows, the amount of $YANG needed to reach Silver, Gold, or Diamond level will increase by 10% each year. This happens every January 30th, starting in 2026.

Why We Do This:

1. Rewards Early Supporters: People who join and stake $YIN early get a head start with lower initial requirements.

2. Maintains Tier Value: As more members join and earn $YANG, this increase ensures higher tiers remain prestigious and financially rewarding.

3. Protects Your Investment: It helps manage the total number of $YANG tokens over time, keeping their value strong for loyal members.

How It Works:

• The 10% Increase: Each year on January 30th, the minimum $YANG needed for each tier (Silver, Gold, Diamond) goes up by 10% compared to the previous year.

• You Keep Your Tier Until Next Year: If you reach a tier before January 30th, you stay at that tier with all its benefits for the whole year, even if the requirements go up. Your status is only re-checked at the next January 30th.

  • Example: If you become Diamond in 2025 (requiring 250,001+ $YANG), you stay Diamond until January 30, 2026. On that date, you'll need the new Diamond requirement (e.g., 275,001+ $YANG) to keep Diamond status for 2026.

Example (Numbers for Illustration):

• 2025 Requirements:

  • Silver: 1 – 150,000 $YANG

  • Gold: 150,001 – 250,000 $YANG

  • Diamond: 250,001+ $YANG

• January 30, 2026 (10% Increase):

  • Silver: 1 – 165,000 $YANG

  • Gold: 165,001 – 275,000 $YANG

  • Diamond: 275,001+ $YANG

Why This is Good for You:

• Early Bird Advantage: Joining and staking early means you can reach higher tiers before requirements increase.

• Scarcity = Value: Rising requirements make achieving higher tiers more meaningful and can increase the value of $YANG.

• Fairness: Adjusts for the DAO's natural growth, ensuring top rewards go to the most committed members over time.

What You Should Do:

1. Check Your Dashboard: Regularly see your $YANG balance and current tier levels in the Yin DAO app.

2. Plan Ahead: If you're close to the next tier (especially near year-end), consider staking more $YIN before January 30th to reach it before the requirements go up.

3. Reinvest: Use your earned $YANG rewards to help maintain or climb to a higher tier over time.

Note: Exact future tier requirements will be announced 90 days before each January 30th adjustment.