The hype is hyping, and the questions are flowing. With all eyes on DataHaven and $HAVE, the community’s been digging into staking, rewards, supply, and how this whole thing actually works. We’re here for it—and ready with straight answers. Let’s dig in.
$GLMR Staking and Restaking
Where can I stake $GLMR to receive stGLMR—directly on Moonbeam or through a bridge to DataHaven?
You will be able to stake $GLMR via StellaSwap once they launch their $GLMR LST product in the next few months. Once you have stGLMR, you will be able to bridge your stGLMR to Ethereum, where you can re-stake it in the EigenLayer protocol. Documentation and videos will be produced to show how this is done as these capabilities are available.
Does $GLMR staking go into a general pool or support specific operators?
The $GLMR staked in StellaSwap’s LST protocol goes into a general pool, where it is then balanced across a set of collators (operators). Initially, $GLMR staking will be directed to StellaSwap’s two collators. However, as deposits ramp up, the set of collators will be expanded based on key parameters such as reward rates, time in the active set and performance history. Ultimately, StellaSwap plans to turn over collator selection to their community via governance (following their VE launch).
Can I earn multiple rewards by restaking $GLMR into DataHaven?
In short, yes. When you stake $GLMR with StellaSwap, you receive the stGLMR LST. This is a non-rebasing token, meaning it accrues staking rewards by increasing in value rather than increasing in token quantity. If you then restake your stGLMR in the EigenLayer protocol to secure DataHaven, you earn $HAVE. It should be noted that in order to realize the rewards on stGLMR, it must be either redeemed in the StellaSwap LST protocol or swapped for another token.
Does the Moonbeam team plan to regulate looped staking or lending with GLMR?
“Looped staking,” or leveraged staking, is a DeFi strategy where users borrow against staked tokens (like LSTs) to stake again and compound rewards. We encourage responsible participation in restaking strategies, but at this time, there are no formal restrictions planned. This could evolve based on community governance and market dynamics.
Will there be a cap on how much $GLMR can be restaked into DataHaven? For example, a maximum TVL?
There won’t be a cap, but there will be target TVL for each “strategy” (or asset class—ETH/stETH, stGLMR and $HAVE). The relative weights for reward distribution for each asset class will be tuned and adjusted on an ongoing basis in order to attract the desired TVL.
$HAVE Rewards and Airdrop
Will there be a vesting schedule for the $HAVE airdrop?
No. There is no mandatory lock-up for airdropped $HAVE tokens. However, additional staking rewards will be available for those who commit their tokens to securing the network.
Will the unlocked 6% of $HAVE at TGE be liquid and tradable?
6% of the total supply will be unlocked for the airdrop and staking initiatives. These tokens are not subject to a lock-up, but additional staking incentives will reward those who commit tokens to securing the network. Not all 6% will immediately circulate, and some may be subject to claim mechanics or phased releases.
Supply, Inflation, and Distribution
Why is the $HAVE supply 10 billion? Isn’t that too high?
Supply size alone doesn’t determine value or sustainability. What matters is how much is unlocked and circulating, and how it’s distributed. 50% of $HAVE is allocated to the community, and whether the supply is 1B or 10B, that 50% remains proportionally the same. Our focus is on access and alignment.
Will all 500M $HAVE tokens minted annually go fully to staking rewards, or will some be used for ecosystem grants or other purposes?
Initially, the annual inflation of 500M tokens (non-compounding) will be directed towards staking rewards to support validator participation and network security. Over time, governance may choose to adjust the allocation or emissions level through a community vote. All inflation and emissions will be publicly auditable on-chain.
Will there be a burning mechanism and a buyback program in the future?
A burn or buyback mechanism is under consideration, but not confirmed. Any such decision would be made transparently and subject to community governance.
Other Good Qs
The docs mention that DataHaven has no VC investors—could you share more about the reasoning behind this decision?
This was a deliberate choice as part of our “fair launch” design. We believe in equal opportunity and community ownership from day one. No private investors currently, no preferential allocations; just a token model that rewards long-term participation. For more on this philosophy, read: Fair Launch: The DataHaven Tokenomics Model.
What will it cost to store data on DataHaven? How does it compare to Filecoin or Arweave?
Pricing hasn’t been released yet, but it will follow a pay-for-what-you-use model and will be competitive with other solutions, both in web2 and traditional cloud storage.
