What is the staking system of Aptos? It has now entered a relatively mature stage, roughly divided into two routes: native staking and liquid staking. Native staking is more straightforward, where APT is delegated to validator nodes, with an annualized return of about 5–8%. The tokens will be locked, but they can provide stable network security. This part of the staking is the root funding of the Aptos consensus mechanism, with stable returns and low volatility. On the liquid staking side, there are currently three main protocols: Amnis, Thala, and Kofi. After users stake, they receive tokens representing the staked assets (stAPT, sthAPT, stkAPT), which can also be used in other protocols, such as for collateral, providing liquidity, or trading, effectively allowing the staked assets to continue operating within the system. This design actually enhances the capital utilization efficiency of Aptos. Locking assets no longer equates to dead money; staking is not just for annualized returns but also for entering a larger DeFi liquidity structure! In summary, native staking stabilizes the security layer, while liquid staking activates the capital layer. Aptos is combining the two into a sustainable system! #KaitoYap @KaitoAI @Aptos $APT #Aptos #Yap