World Mobile WMTx Staking Guide
How to Stake WMTx: Core, Locked & EarthNode Staking
World Mobile offers different ways to stake WMTx. Core Staking provides the existing flexible staking route, Locked Staking lets you commit WMTx for a fixed term and rate, while EarthNode Staking introduces delegation to World Mobile EarthNodes.
Compare WMTx Staking Options ↓WMTx Staking Options at a Glance
The three staking models serve different purposes. The main differences are flexibility, how long WMTx is committed and whether staking is connected to an EarthNode.
| Staking Type | Commitment | Rate | Main Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Staking | 30-day epochs | Variable | Flexible WMTx staking |
| Locked Staking | 3, 6, 9 or 12 months | Fixed for each position | Fixed-term staking with known terms |
| EarthNode Staking | Final delegation rules not yet published | Final reward parameters not yet published | Delegate WMTx to an EarthNode |
What Is WMTx Staking?
WMTx staking allows holders to commit WMTx to a World Mobile staking mechanism and receive rewards according to the rules of that staking programme.
World Mobile does not use one single staking model. Core Staking, Locked Staking and EarthNode Staking differ in how WMTx is committed, how rewards are determined and what role the stake performs within the network.
Before staking, it is therefore important to choose the staking model that matches the amount of flexibility you need and the role you want your WMTx to have.
1. Core Staking
Core Staking is World Mobile’s flexible staking model with a variable reward rate.
World Mobile currently describes Core Staking on World Mobile Chain as staking WMTx in 30-day epochs with rewards paid monthly.
Core Staking continues alongside Locked Staking for now. World Mobile has also announced that Core Staking will eventually be wound down, with holders to receive notice before that happens.
Existing Core Staking positions do not automatically move into Locked Staking. The two programmes are separate.
2. Locked Staking
Locked Staking lets you commit WMTx for 3, 6, 9 or 12 months with a fixed annual rate for that individual staking position.
Locked Staking is available on Base and Cardano. Before confirming a position, the staking interface shows the selected amount, term, fixed annual rate, calculated reward and end date.
How Locked Staking Works
Connect Your Wallet
Open the official World Mobile Locked Staking application and connect a supported wallet.
Choose a Term
Select a staking period of 3, 6, 9 or 12 months.
Enter Your WMTx
Choose how much WMTx you want to commit to that position.
Review & Confirm
Check the rate, calculated reward and end date before confirming the onchain transaction.
Once a Locked Staking position is confirmed, its term and rate cannot be changed and the committed WMTx cannot be withdrawn before the end date.
How Are Locked Staking Rewards Calculated?
The percentage displayed for Locked Staking is an annual rate. A shorter staking term therefore earns only the proportional part of that annual rate.
WMTx staked × annual rate × days in term ÷ 365
Rewards accrue during the selected term. They do not compound automatically within the same Locked Staking position. At the end of the term, the original WMTx and the rewards can be withdrawn together.
For a detailed explanation of reward rates and calculations, see our WMTx Staking Rewards guide.
3. EarthNode Staking
EarthNode Staking is the World Mobile staking model in which WMTx holders delegate WMTx to a World Mobile EarthNode rather than operating the node themselves.
World Mobile currently lists EarthNode Staking as “Activating shortly.” The final public delegation workflow, minimum delegation amount, undelegation rules and delegator reward parameters have not yet been published.
EarthNode Staking is therefore different from both Core and Locked Staking: the WMTx is associated with a selected EarthNode and its role in securing and operating World Mobile Chain.
How EarthNode Staking Works →Core vs. Locked vs. EarthNode Staking
| Feature | Core | Locked | EarthNode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Structure | 30-day epochs | Fixed-term positions | Delegation to EarthNodes |
| Rate | Variable | Fixed for the position | Not yet published |
| Duration | 30-day epoch structure | 3, 6, 9 or 12 months | Not yet published |
| Node Selection | No | No | Yes |
| Availability | Continues for now | Live | Activating shortly |
Which WMTx Staking Option Fits Which Goal?
Core Staking
Designed for holders who prefer the existing flexible staking structure and do not want to commit to a multi-month fixed term.
Locked Staking
Suited to holders who are comfortable committing WMTx for a defined period and want the rate for that position fixed in advance.
EarthNode Staking
Intended for holders who want their WMTx delegated to a specific EarthNode once public EarthNode delegation becomes available.
The appropriate option depends on your own priorities, including liquidity needs, commitment period and willingness to accept changing or fixed staking terms.
Important Before Staking WMTx
Verify that you are using the official World Mobile staking application before connecting a wallet or approving a transaction.
Locked Staking positions cannot be withdrawn early, so check the amount, term and end date before confirming.
The same WMTx cannot be committed to Core and Locked Staking at the same time.
Variable and fixed-rate staking work differently. Review the applicable reward mechanics before staking.
Can WMTx Be Staked on More Than One Blockchain?
WMTx exists across multiple blockchain environments, and the available staking route depends on the staking programme.
World Mobile’s Locked Staking application currently supports Base and Cardano. World Mobile Chain is the network World Mobile identifies as the foundation for future staking and rewards, including EarthNode Staking.
Always follow the chain and wallet instructions shown in the official staking interface for the specific programme you choose.
World Mobile offers different WMTx staking models. Core Staking uses a flexible 30-day epoch structure, Locked Staking lets you commit WMTx for 3, 6, 9 or 12 months at a fixed annual rate for the position, and EarthNode Staking is designed for delegation of WMTx to an EarthNode.
Locked Staking allows WMTx holders to create positions lasting 3, 6, 9 or 12 months. The annual rate attached to each position is fixed when the stake is created and the committed WMTx cannot be withdrawn before the term ends.
No. World Mobile states that WMTx committed to a Locked Staking position cannot be withdrawn until the selected term has ended.
World Mobile states that Locked Staking has no minimum or maximum WMTx amount.
No. The annual rate attached to a Locked Staking position is fixed onchain when the position is created and does not change during that term.
No. Core Staking and Locked Staking are separate programmes and the same WMTx cannot participate in both at the same time.
World Mobile currently lists EarthNode Staking as activating shortly. Final public details such as the minimum delegation amount, undelegation rules and delegator reward parameters have not yet been published.
Core Staking continues alongside Locked Staking for now. World Mobile has stated that Core Staking will eventually be wound down and that holders will receive notice before this happens.
Explore WMTx Staking
Learn how WMTx delegation to World Mobile EarthNodes is designed to work.
WMTx Staking RewardsCompare reward mechanics across Core, Locked and EarthNode Staking.
What Is an EarthNode?Understand the role EarthNodes play within World Mobile Chain.
EarthNode RequirementsExplore the infrastructure requirements for EarthNode Operators.