Syndicate Network Kicks Off Staking with 80 Million SYND Token Reward Pool

Will Papper, co-founder of Syndicate, has announced the commencement of the platform's initial staking epoch, urging early participation from token holders. "Join SYND’s first staking epoch. Still open for staking. For now. Stake and be early," Papper stated in a social media post on September 29, 2025, directing interested individuals to the staking portal. This call precedes the official launch of reward distributions for SYND stakers.

The Syndicate Network, an infrastructure project for decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and application-chains, is implementing its staking mechanism in a phased approach. Currently, the network is operating under "Epoch Alpha," a signal staking period, which will transition into "Epoch 0"—the first official epoch with reward emissions—set to begin on October 1, 2025. During this initial phase, SYND holders can stake their tokens on the Commons Chain in preparation for earning rewards.

A total of 80 million SYND tokens are slated for distribution over 48 thirty-day epochs, spanning approximately four years. Epoch 0 will see 100% of network emissions directed to the Base Pool to bootstrap the staking system. Subsequently, from Epoch 1, a comprehensive three-pool model will be activated, allocating emissions across a Base Pool (30%), a Performance Pool (30%), and an Appchain Pool (40%).

The SYND token serves multiple critical functions within the ecosystem, acting as the native gas token for the Syndicate Network and its Commons Chain, facilitating transactions, and enabling governance. Token holders exert control over the network's direction through a Wyoming Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Association (DUNA), which manages a significant token treasury, aiming to provide legal clarity and empower decentralized communities.

With a fixed supply of 1 billion tokens, over 50% of SYND is allocated to the community, underscoring the project's commitment to broad participation and decentralized ownership. Staking allows token holders to lock their SYND on the Commons Chain, directly influencing emission distribution and earning rewards based on their stake size and duration. This strategic design aims to incentivize long-term engagement and bolster the network's security and growth.