From Transaction-Based to Epoch-Based: A Smarter Delegation Mechanism Previously, delegation followed a transaction-based logic. Each staking transaction was immediately assigned to a validator selected by the algorithm. Delegations can vary from 1 $EGLD to 2000 $EGLD, which can have a disproportionate effect in the short term, especially during periods of high volatility, as providers with poor scores will be chosen less often in terms of number of transactions, but fortunately receive larger amounts. This has had the effect of enabling small providers to grow extremely quickly, but just as much as withdrawing a large share of the stake allocated to others. To improve this, we’re transitioning to an epoch-based delegation system. Now, all delegations and undelegations will be aggregated over a 24-hour period. At the end of each epoch, the system distributes them across validators using an upgraded scoring algorithm, ensuring consistency, fairness, and efficiency. Micro-Staking and Instant Unstake This change unlocks powerful features that directly benefit users: - Minimums removed. You can now stake as little as 0.01 $EGLD, or even less, empowering new users and democratizing participation. - Instant unstake enabled. Because delegations are finalized only once per epoch, all stake amounts gathered during that period remain temporarily unstaked. This pool of pending stake acts as a liquidity buffer, allowing users to instantly unstake $sEGLD for $EGLD, bypassing the traditional 10 days unbonding period. Staking, once limited by thresholds and timelines, is now defined by freedom, flexibility, and fairness. The New Scoring Model: Designed for Decentralization To complement the new delegation logic, we’ve also updated the validator scoring model. Historically, scores were calculated using: - APR - TVL (total $EGLD delegated) - Service fees Now, we’re introducing a 4th parameter: NQT — Node Qualification Threshold This score evaluates how close a validator is to losing or gaining a node based on #MultiversX’s validator auction list. It adds context to the validator’s situation, especially for smaller providers. This has two major implications: 1. Validators on the edge of gaining or losing a node receive dynamic delegation support. 2. The scoring system now actively favors smaller, fee-efficient validators who are structurally more vulnerable. In short: a small validator with 0% service fees and almost enough delegations to qualify for an additional node will now receive a significantly higher score, giving them the edge they need to grow and contribute more to the network. Same approach applies for validators losing a node in the auction list with only a few $EGLD needed to qualify again. This opens up a whole new avenue for network efficiency, sparking competition that pushes validators to reduce their fees for their delegators, as this benefits them at crucial moments. The Impact: A Step Closer to the Full Vision At Hatom, we’re continuously refining every layer of the ecosystem, not for short-term gains, but to bring the entire architecture one step closer to the final vision: a seamless and fully optimized DeFi experience. This upgrade pushes us further toward that goal by: - Giving users more freedom with no minimums, no lock-ins (as long as liquidity allows), and full control over their assets. - Making the protocol more intelligent with smarter delegation logic and real-time liquidity design. - Strengthening the network’s foundation by empowering smaller providers and decentralizing delegation across the board. Every improvement compounds. Every mechanism feeds into the next.

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Last week in $EGLD 🌏 💯 100K+ DAU nearly all of June 🎒 Blockchain education at the Ovidius University 📺 Full Shard Ep 9: @xMoney_com’s story ⚙️ SpaceCraft v0.59.0 released 🚘 @_AI_Nexus working with @MANSORYofficial ✨ Intros to Barnard (@sasurobert \ @andreimmarinica) 🗺 Onchain: native vs non-native assets 🎙️ Beniamin interview with @CraigOPodcast 🎯 xPortal season 3 🛠 Weekly #multiversxtech 🙌 Ecosystem highlights: @michavie_ • @boogas • @bnistordev 🌎 @MultiversX 8.78M accounts • 533M transactions • 15M staked 📲 @xPortalApp 2.5M+ users • 107K+ users stake $EGLD ⚡ @xExchangeApp $24 Million TVL • $4 Million USD 7d volume

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