How are PAXG rewards calculated?
Calculations consider staked AYNI throughput, reported gold output and grade, gold reference prices, operating expenditure, and the applicable Programme or Success Fee. For the full accrual mechanics, snapshot timing, and staking-term detail, see Payouts, Distribution, and Staking Mechanics. In simplified form:
Gold extraction value − operating costs − applicable fee = estimated reward.
Are rewards distributed automatically?
No. Rewards accrue under the programme rules and become claimable in 90-day cycles. The user must initiate the claim. Claimed rewards are credited to the applicable Virtual Wallet or connected External Wallet.
What is AYNI staking?
Staking means locking AYNI for a fixed term to become eligible for variable PAXG rewards. Available terms are 12, 24, 36, and 48 months. Early withdrawal is generally not permitted.
How often can rewards be claimed?
Eligible accrued rewards become claimable every 90 days. This is a position-based cycle, not necessarily a calendar quarter.
Can rewards be reinvested automatically?
No. Rewards are not auto-compounded. Any manual conversion or new staking action is separate and subject to the current platform options, fees, and eligibility rules.
What fees apply?
A variable Programme or Success Fee applies. The rate depends on the allocation and selected term and is displayed in the applicable programme documentation or transaction flow. Longer terms and larger allocations may have lower indicative fees.
Can Variable Rewards change?
Yes. Mining output, grade, recovery, gold price, operating costs, downtime, fees, data, regulation, and other factors can change the amount or timing. Rewards are estimated, variable, not guaranteed, and may be zero.
Current illustrative example
Reference prices for the recalculated example
The example below uses fixed reference inputs supplied for this calculation:
Gold reference price: USD 4,500 per fine troy ounce.
PAXG reference price: USD 4,500 per PAXG.
AYNI reference price: USD 0.28 per token.
PAXG is designed to represent one fine troy ounce of gold, but its market price can differ slightly because of market conditions, spreads, and third-party fees. The reference price above is used only to explain the model; it is not the price guaranteed at claim or distribution.
Illustrative AYNI Token Staking example
For an illustrative USD 5,000 allocation with a 12-month lock, USD 0.28 per AYNI corresponds to approximately 17,857.14 AYNI:
Power: approximately 71,429 cm³/h
Gold extraction value: approximately USD 5,353/year
Operating cost: approximately USD 2,030/year
Programme fee: approximately USD 1,495/year
Estimated reward: approximately USD 1,828/year (approximately 0.4062 PAXG)
Target VR: 36.55%
Illustrative amount every 90 days: USD 456.92 (approximately 0.1015 PAXG)
These figures are illustrative only and are calculated from the stated reference inputs. They are not a live quote, promise, or guaranteed return.
What happens if the gold price falls?
A lower gold price can reduce the value of reported output and may reduce estimated rewards. PAXG itself also follows the market price of gold, so its USD value can rise or fall.
Are rewards taxable?
AYNI does not provide tax advice or act as the user’s tax adviser. Users are responsible for determining and complying with tax and reporting obligations in their jurisdiction.