StaFi Protocol Monthly — April Community Update

In April, StaFi accelerated its transition toward Staking AI Finance, executing key milestones from the 2025 Q2 roadmap. Major highlights include the launch of Revamp Wave #2, the activation of StaFi Chain v0.6.4 with a reduced FIS inflation rate, and the approval of proposals to sunset StaFiHub and shift to a permissioned validator model. At the same time, the ecosystem welcomed new SubDAO partners, released two AI research reports, and expanded adoption of LSaaS. FIS burn efforts continued, with over 3.18M tokens removed from circulation, and $FIS was listed on Binance Futures — boosting visibility and liquidity. Let’s take a closer look at what happened in the past month!

Product & Development

1. StaFi Revamp Wave #2: From Staking Finance to Staking AI Finance

On April 2nd, StaFi released Revamp Wave #2, announcing its evolution into Staking AI Finance by integrating AI-driven innovations into its LSaaS infrastructure. Two major breakthroughs in this AI exploration are the Staking Code Agent and the Staking Assistant Agent:

• Staking Code Agent: Built on StaFi’s LSaaS foundation and powered by large language models (LLMs), this agent simplifies code generation, streamlining development and boosting LST deployment efficiency.
• Staking Assistant Agent: Enhancing the staking experience through LLM-based natural language processing, this agent helps optimize staking operations and yields while minimizing complexity.

3. LSaaS AI Report #1: Exploring Vercel V0 and Cursor

On April 9th, StaFi released LSaaS AI Report #1, exploring the potential integration of AI tools like Vercel V0 and Cursor into the LSaaS development stack. The report outlines how LSaaS projects can leverage these technologies to streamline staking workflows — using LLM-powered IDEs for intelligent contract coding, testing, and debugging; customizable front-end components via Vercel V0; and AI-driven deployment pipelines that validate parameters and optimize gas efficiency.

4. StaFi Chain v0.6.4 Activated

On April 14th, StaFi Chain v0.6.4 officially went live, introducing key protocol adjustments: the maximum annual FIS inflation rate was reduced from 10% to 6%, and the number of validator slots was lowered from 160 to 100 — aiming to enhance long-term network sustainability and validator performance.

Proposals

1. Vote for FIS Inflation Reduction

On April 1st, StaFi initiated a vote on a proposal to reduce the FIS inflation rate by 4% annually starting in 2025, targeting 0% by 2027. The proposal passed on April 8th, paving the way for a phased implementation strategy — including a gradual reduction in validator slots to curb inflation. As of now, the maximum annual FIS inflation rate has been lowered from 10% to 6%, and the number of validator slots reduced from 160 to 100.

2. SIP15 — Sunsetting StaFiHub: Moving to a Permissioned Model and Ending Validator Rewards

On April 16th, following the launch of LSaaS, StaFi began migrating $rTokens from StaFiHub to Neutron — restructuring them under the new LSaaS framework. With a clear roadmap for full migration already in motion, StaFi proposed transitioning StaFiHub to a permissioned validator model, including a phased validator reduction over one year and reallocating remaining incentives back to the DAO Treasury. On April 29th, the StaFi community officially approved the proposal!

Community Updates & Collaborations

1. StaFi DAO Financial Report For March 2025

On April 3th, StaFi published the DAO Financial Report for March 2025, highlighting the key figures:

• Treasury $FIS: 40,801,174
• Transfers: Development Cost: 538,672 $FIS (January & February) SubDAO Campaign Incentive: 3,000,000 $FIS
• Incentive Cost: 50,000 $FIS
• $FIS Burned: 504,584
• rToken Revenue: Details available in the report

2. 2025Q2 Roadmap: Advancing AI-Driven LSaaS & SubDAO Expansion

On April 4th, StaFi released its 2025 Q2 roadmap, outlining two key strategic priorities: advancing its AI-driven LSaaS infrastructure and growing the SubDAO ecosystem. The roadmap includes expanded Layer 1 support for Polkadot, NEAR, Avalanche, and Tron, along with a tailored LSaaS framework for Cosmos SDK chains and Move language integration for Aptos and Sui. On the SubDAO front, StaFi is onboarding new projects, optimizing tokenomics for fair value distribution, and providing dedicated support to empower builders, especially those with limited development experience.

3. Updates on Top10 Winners in the StaFi Pioneer Program

• Seventh round

4. Staking Letter #17: Everything You Need to Know About the FIS Update

On April 11th, StaFi released Staking Letter #17, highlighting two major updates aimed at boosting long-term sustainability and enhancing value for $FIS holders. The SubDAO model introduced independent tokenomics, with 10% of each subDAO’s tokens allocated to the DAO treasury. Meanwhile, a new proposal outlined a plan to reduce $FIS inflation to zero by 2027 through ongoing token burns and phased reductions. Together, these initiatives position StaFi for scalable growth and stronger value capture.

5. StaFi Discussion Topics Went Live on Telegram

On April 21st, StaFi hosted a live Telegram discussion that ignited vibrant community conversations — covering #LSaaS fundamentals, the future of SubDAOs, and the latest launch: Chaos Finance.

Join the chat and be part of the action: https://t.me/stafi_protocol/224163

6. Treasury $FIS Burn Update #7

On April 21st, StaFi provided an update on its treasury FIS burn progress:

Latest Burned: 483,328 FIS (April 19, 2025)

Total Burned: 3,180,594 FIS (2.09% of total supply)

TX: Transaction details

Understanding $FIS Burn Mechanism: Read more

7. LSaaS AI Report #2 — Exploring MCP: Implications for LSaaS Development

On April 24th, StaFi released LSaaS AI Report #2, introducing its exploration of MCP (Modular Context Protocol) — a lightweight, composable framework designed to deliver real-time, structured data to AI agents. By bridging LLMs with live, token-specific sources, MCP addresses key challenges such as hallucination and data inaccuracy.

As a foundational layer of StaFi’s AI LSaaS architecture, MCP enhances both UI and code-level agents, while enabling seamless integration for developers and protocols. This innovation unlocks intelligent, modular staking services and drives broader adoption across the StaFi ecosystem.

8. FIS Listed on Binance Futures

As of April 25th, the FIS/USDT Perpetual Contract became available, bringing increased flexibility, liquidity, and exposure to the FIS market.

See other new listings: https://x.com/StaFi_Protocol/status/1916799629414596943

9. FIS Inflation Update — A Win for Holders

On April 30th, StaFi released an updated summary of its $FIS inflation strategy. To support long-term sustainability and strengthen $FIS tokenomics, StaFi launched a monthly burn mechanism from October 2024, removing over 3.18 million $FIS (2.1% of total supply) across seven burn events for now. In April 2025, StaFi further reduced annual inflation from 10% to a maximum of 6%, effectively preventing the issuance of 6.1 million $FIS this year. These changes ease sell pressure, slow dilution, and create a healthier supply curve. With SubDAO expansions set to generate sustainable revenue and the AI-powered LSaaS model enhancing value capture, StaFi is entering a new phase of deflationary strength and long-term growth potential.

May Prospects

In April, we focused on upgrading the $FIS tokenomics, with a particular emphasis on reducing inflation. From StaFiChain to the StaFiHub appchain, StaFi’s deflationary model is steadily taking shape — an important step toward sustained value creation for long-term $FIS holders.

As we move into May, we’re advancing the next phase of this deflationary strategy: expanding adoption of StaFi’s AI-powered LSaaS and accelerating the development of the SubDAO ecosystem. Two third-party teams — Vouch and Chaos — have already joined the SubDAO initiative, with more expected to follow this month. StaFi will continue to collaborate closely with third-party developers to launch additional LSaaS-based LST projects, further strengthening revenue generation for the StaFi Treasury.

In parallel, StaFi AI development will proceed according to roadmap — especially with expanded focus on the Move-based ecosystem, which stands to benefit early. More technical details and product updates will be released soon — stay tuned.

About StaFi

StaFi is a leading Liquid Staking infrastructure provider and protocol for PoS chains. Its Liquid Staking as a Service (LSaaS) framework enables developers to create Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) and Liquid Re-staking Tokens (LRTs) across ecosystems like ETH, EVM, BTC, CosmWasm, and SOL. By issuing rTokens (e.g., rETH, rMATIC, rBNB), StaFi unlocks the liquidity of staked assets, allowing users to earn staking rewards while retaining the flexibility to engage in DeFi. With support for major blockchains such as Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, BNB Chain, and Cosmos, StaFi bridges liquidity and security in Proof-of-Stake networks.

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