World Liberty Financial links governance voting rights to staking as USD1 supply surpasses $4.7 billion.

World Liberty Financial is seeking to tighten control over its governance structure by tying voting rights directly to staking commitments, while shifting stablecoin arbitrage benefits toward major token holders.

Under a newly introduced proposal, holders of unlocked WLFI tokens would be required to stake their holdings for a minimum of 180 days before gaining eligibility to vote on protocol decisions. The plan also establishes two new participation tiers — “Node” and “Super Node” — designed to reward large-scale stakers with enhanced economic privileges.

Tiered Staking Structure

Participants who stake at least 10 million WLFI, valued at roughly $1 million at current prices, would qualify as “Nodes.” This status would grant access to over-the-counter, 1:1 USD1 stablecoin conversion channels facilitated by licensed market makers. The project said it would subsidize those market makers to maintain the peg, effectively redirecting arbitrage opportunities — previously estimated to yield 10 to 15 basis points per cycle — from institutional firms to qualifying token holders.

Those staking 50 million WLFI, or approximately $5 million, would achieve “Super Node” status. In addition to OTC conversion access, Super Nodes would receive guaranteed opportunities for direct partnership discussions with the core team and could become eligible for additional economic incentives, subject to separate commercial agreements.

Governance and Rewards

Stakers would earn an estimated 2% annual yield in WLFI tokens, funded by the project’s treasury. However, rewards would be contingent on active participation in governance votes, reinforcing the link between capital commitment and decision-making power.

The proposal comes as USD1’s circulating supply has expanded to approximately $4.7 billion, positioning it among the largest stablecoins currently in the market.

A formal vote on the proposal has not yet been scheduled.