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LiQ is Mantle’s first liquid staking protocol, offering MNT holders a seamless way to stake, earn, and utilize their assets in DeFi without sacrificing liquidity. Through a structured staking and delegation system, LiQ enables users to stake their MNT, receive stMNT (staked MNT) as a liquid staking token, and deploy it across DeFi while continuously earning staking rewards.

This section provides a high-level overview of how LiQ operates. The following sections will go into detailed breakdowns of each core component:

• Staking: How users delegate MNT and receive stMNT.

• Yield Deployment: How staked MNT generates staking + DeFi rewards.

• Redemption: How users unstake and withdraw MNT or swap stMNT for instant liquidity.

• Liquidity Buffer: How LiQ manages withdrawal liquidity and minimizes delays.

• Rewards: How staking rewards and DeFi yields are distributed to users.

• Security: How LiQ protects against slashing risks, liquidity failures, and contract vulnerabilities.