As many of you know, SUMR Staking V2 is rolling out in the next ~24 hours, and I want to highlight a few important things for everyone, @Recognized_Delegates, voters, and SUMR holders, before it opens.
TL;DR
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Staking V2 unlocks dual rewards (SUMR + USDC)
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Lock buckets have limited capacity, they will fill!
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Delegates who want to attract stake should prepare now
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This is the moment to signal conviction ahead of TTE
1. Why this launch window matters
Staking V2 isn’t just a contract upgrade, it’s a shift in the SUMR economy:
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SUMR becomes a productive asset with protocol revenue flowing to lockers
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Lock-based multipliers reward long-term alignment
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Delegation and governance power now sit on top of these lock positions
Once the module goes live, locking begins immediately, and so does the race for capacity in each bucket (no-lock, 3m, 6m, 1y, 2y, 3y).
These caps are intentionally tight to make early locking meaningful.
2. Delegates, now is the moment to lobby for stake
With V2 introducing real economic incentives, delegators are going to be much more intentional about who they choose.
If you are a @Recognized_Delegates (or plan to be):
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Create / update your delegate profile
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Re-state your priorities and voting habits
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Communicate how you’ll contribute during this next phase (https://forum.summer.fi/c/delegates, in the comments below, and on your SoMe profiles)
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Be explicit about what you’ll push for with more voting power
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Share your lock preference and commitment level
This is the perfect time for @Recognized_Delegates and new delegates to make the case for stSUMR to be delegated to them before caps are reached.
Feel free to download and use the following template (attach your profile picture), and share it with your community:
Think of this week as the “re-alignment window” before TTE.
3. Prepare your positions, lock capacity is limited
Each lock duration has a fixed amount of SUMR that can be accepted. When a bucket fills, it’s closed.
If you want a specific lock multiplier, I strongly recommend:
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Reviewing your SUMR balance
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Claiming any unclaimed rewards now (via MERKL)
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Planning which buckets you want to target
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Splitting positions if needed (e.g. 3-year + 6-month)
If you’re migrating from Staking V1, remember that you must unstake from v1 first before entering V2.
There will be a lot of users trying to position themselves early.
4. What to expect at launch
Once the module is live:
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Lock buckets will open
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Delegation resets, so you’ll need to re-delegate
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USDC revenue distribution logic begins
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SUMR emissions follow the new multiplier model
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Governance V2 fully activates
Final thoughts
Staking V2 is a major step toward SUMR becoming one of the most productive governance assets in DeFi, especially ahead of TTE. I encourage everyone to use this 24-hour window to prepare your strategy, talk to your delegate, or make the case for why people should delegate to YOU.
Let’s make this launch smooth and coordinated.
—jensei
