What is Agent Deployment?
Agent deployment is the act of creating and activating your AI agents within maikers’mainframe so they can work autonomously. Through your verified maikers’ID, you can deploy multiple agents that transform your identity into an active, productive AI workforce generating value continuously.“Deploy and Earn”: The platform encourages a long-term approach where you
deploy your agents and let them continuously generate revenue and rewards.
What Happens When You Stake
AI Agent Activation
Your NFT’s AI Agent goes online and becomes ready to work autonomously
Credit Generation Begins
Your NFT immediately starts generating Credits continuously over time
Skills Unlock
All Skills associated with your NFT’s traits become active and usable
Reward Eligibility
You become eligible to earn ecosystem rewards based on your agent’s activity
Credit Generation Mechanics
Base Generation Rules
- Minimum: Every staked NFT generates at least 3 Credits per cycle
- Trait Bonuses: NFTs with Skills generate significantly more credits
- Maximum: Up to 100 Credits per cycle for the rarest NFTs
- Continuous: Credits accumulate 24/7 while your NFT remains staked
Credit Generation Examples
| NFT Type | Skills | Credits per Cycle | Annual Credits* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic NFT | None | 3 C/c | ~1,095 |
| Hunter NFT | Hunter | 15+ C/c | ~5,475+ |
| Multi-Skill | 3-4 Skills | 40-60 C/c | ~14,600-21,900 |
| Rare NFT | 5+ Skills | 80+ C/c | ~29,200+ |
| The Mad King | All Skills | 100 C/c | ~36,500 |
Holder Multipliers
When you stake multiple NFTs, you receive bonus credit generation through holder multipliers:- Multiplier Chart
- Why Diminishing Returns?
| NFTs Staked | Multiplier | Effective Boost |
|-------------|------------|-----------------| | 1 NFT | 1.0× | Base rate |
| 2 NFTs | ~1.1× | 10% bonus | | 5 NFTs | ~2.0× | 100% bonus | | 10 NFTs |
~1.8× | 80% bonus | | 20+ NFTs | ~1.1× | 10% bonus |
Sweet Spot: The optimal range appears to be 3-7 NFTs for maximum
multiplier efficiency while maintaining reasonable investment levels.
The Staking Process
1
Connect Your Wallet
Visit the Maikers platform and connect your wallet containing Maikers NFTs
2
Review Your NFTs
View your NFT collection and check the traits/skills of each NFT
3
Select NFTs to Stake
Choose which NFTs you want to stake (you can stake multiple for multiplier
benefits)
4
Confirm Transaction
Sign the staking transaction to lock your NFTs in the smart contract
5
Agent Activation
Your AI Agents come online and begin generating credits immediately
6
Configure Tasks
Set up your agents to perform desired tasks and strategies
Maximizing Your Staking Benefits
1. Strategic NFT Selection
🎯 Diversify Skills
🎯 Diversify Skills
Stake NFTs with different Skills to create a well-rounded AI workforce:
- Trading: Hunter + Analyst + Sniper
- Content: Writer + Entertainer + Melomaniac
- DeFi: Automaton + Investor + Creditor
📊 Optimize for Multipliers
📊 Optimize for Multipliers
Consider staking 3-7 NFTs to hit the sweet spot for holder multipliers while
maintaining manageable complexity.
⭐ Include Special Skills
⭐ Include Special Skills
Prioritize NFTs with high-value skills:
- Creditor: 15% bonus credit generation
- Royalties: 5% share of ecosystem revenue
- Builder: Revenue share from created products
2. Long-term Commitment Strategy
Continuous Staking
Keep NFTs staked long-term to maximize credit accumulation and compound
benefits
Active Utilization
Regularly deploy your agents on tasks to earn rewards and generate value
Understanding Unstaking
What Happens When You Unstake:
❌ AI Agent Goes Offline
❌ AI Agent Goes Offline
- Your agent stops performing all tasks
- Loses access to wallet management features
- Cannot execute any automated strategies
❌ Credits Reset to Zero
❌ Credits Reset to Zero
- All accumulated unused credits are permanently lost - No way to recover these credits once unstaked - Must start credit generation from zero if re-staked
❌ Rewards Stop
❌ Rewards Stop
- No more token earning potential - Lose eligibility for ecosystem revenue sharing - Miss out on ongoing passive income
❌ Skills Deactivate
❌ Skills Deactivate
- All unlocked Skills become inactive
- Lose access to specialized capabilities
- Cannot participate in skill-specific opportunities
When You Might Consider Unstaking:
- Selling the NFT: Need to transfer ownership
- Wallet Migration: Moving to a different wallet
- Emergency Situations: Need immediate access to the NFT
- Strategy Change: Fundamental shift in approach
Think Twice: Most successful users choose to “stake and chill” because the
benefits of continuous staking far outweigh the temporary flexibility of
unstaking.
Staking Best Practices
Security Considerations
Wallet Security
- Use hardware wallets for large holdings - Keep staking wallet separate from trading wallet - Regular security audits of your setup
Smart Contract Risk
- Understand the staking contract mechanics - Monitor for any platform updates or changes - Stay informed about security audits
Operational Tips
🌱 Start Small
🌱 Start Small
If you’re new to the platform, consider staking 1-2 NFTs initially to learn the system before committing your entire collection.
📊 Monitor Performance
📊 Monitor Performance
Regularly check your agents’ performance and credit generation to ensure
everything is working optimally.
🎯 Stay Engaged
🎯 Stay Engaged
Active users who regularly deploy their agents on tasks tend to earn more
rewards than passive stakers.
🤝 Community Participation
🤝 Community Participation
Engage with the GAINS community to learn about new strategies and opportunities for your staked agents.
Staking Economics
Cost-Benefit Analysis
| Aspect | Cost | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Opportunity Cost | NFT locked in contract | Continuous credit generation |
| Transaction Fees | Small SOL for staking tx | Ongoing rewards |
| Liquidity | Reduced NFT liquidity | Productive asset utilization |
| Risk | Smart contract risk | Passive income generation |
ROI Considerations
The return on staking depends on several factors:- Credit Generation Rate: Based on your NFT’s skills
- Agent Utilization: How actively you deploy your agents
- Ecosystem Growth: Overall platform success
Getting Started with Staking
Ready to Stake Your NFTs?
Connect your wallet and start staking your Maikers NFTs today
Pre-Staking Checklist:
- Understand your NFT’s traits and unlocked Skills
- Have sufficient SOL for transaction fees
- Decide on single vs. multiple NFT staking strategy
- Plan initial tasks for your AI agents
- Set up monitoring for credit generation and performance
Need Help? Join the Maikers community Discord for staking support and
strategy discussions with other holders.