World Liberty Financial is proposing sweeping changes to its governance model that would require token holders to commit capital before gaining voting rights, while channeling stablecoin arbitrage benefits toward large-scale participants.
The proposal would mandate that holders of unlocked WLFI tokens stake their assets for at least 180 days to become eligible to vote on protocol matters. In parallel, the framework introduces two staking tiers — “Node” and “Super Node” — aimed at rewarding significant token commitments with enhanced access and economic incentives.
Node and Super Node Tiers
Under the plan, users staking a minimum of 10 million WLFI — roughly $1 million at current valuations — would qualify as “Nodes.” This designation would grant access to over-the-counter, 1:1 USD1 conversion facilities operated by licensed market makers. The protocol said it would subsidize those market makers to preserve the peg, effectively transferring arbitrage margins — historically around 10 to 15 basis points per cycle — from institutional desks to qualifying token holders.
Participants staking 50 million WLFI, approximately $5 million, would attain “Super Node” status. Alongside OTC conversion access, Super Nodes would receive guaranteed engagement opportunities with the core team for partnership discussions and may become eligible for additional financial incentives, subject to negotiated agreements.
Incentives and Governance Participation
Stakers would be eligible for an estimated 2% annual yield in WLFI tokens, funded through the project’s treasury. However, rewards would depend on active participation in governance votes, reinforcing the alignment between voting power and long-term capital commitment.
The proposal arrives as USD1’s circulating supply has grown to roughly $4.7 billion, placing it among the largest stablecoins by market size.
A timeline for the governance vote has not yet been announced.
