ChainThink report, August 7: Kaito AI announced an upgrade to the Kaito staking system, adjusting the reward distribution mechanism in three aspects—eligibility-based participation, fee exemption before TGE, and continuous staking requirements.

Data shows that staking 1 KAITO token in 2025 yields approximately $1.64, resulting in an annualized return of around 136%. Kaito AI expects that introducing the eligibility-based participation mechanism will roughly double the total allocation volume;

Exempting token fees prior to TGE is expected to double the project's airdrop participation rate. Additionally, stakers must maintain continuous staking throughout the entire cycle to qualify for airdrop rewards, with long-term stakers receiving disproportionately higher returns.

The minimum staking requirement for most airdrops remains at 5,000 sKAITO tokens. Yapybara NFT holders receive a 10% allocation multiplier bonus; small stakers can participate via Pendle pools by staking YT-sKAITO.