4.1 Dual Staking Model (Passive / Active)

ACP offers two primary engagement routes:

Active Participation (Prime Mining): Participants contribute actual GPU computation. Rewards are calculated in real time based on throughput, stability, and uptime.

Passive Participation (Staking): For those without access to GPU hardware, ACP offers a staking program where users deposit tokens to support network stability and receive periodic rewards.

Category	Prime Mining (Active)	ACP Staking (Passive)
Method	GPU computation	Token deposit
Reward Basis	Real-time compute contribution	Staked amount and duration
Entry Barrier	Medium (requires hardware)	Low (wallet only)
Payout Frequency	Real-time	Scheduled (daily/weekly)
Reward Type	Variable (performance-linked)	Fixed-rate (staking yield)