Nuffle Labs & Virtuals Launch AI Staking on Base:
Nuffle Labs and Virtuals are coming together to launch $stVIRTUAL, a synthetic token that allows $VIRTUAL holders to stake tokens on Base, earn yields from EigenLayer, and retain access to their token’s liquidity.
This collaboration enables $VIRTUAL holders to access on-chain value for the Base ecosystem while also participating in additional yield on their tokens.
A New Era in Onchain Staking
Traditionally, staking across multiple ecosystems has been cumbersome. High gas fees, yield fragmentation, and a lack of token liquidity for stakers has led to a complicated and frustrating user experience.
Nuffle and Virtuals are introducing a new paradigm in staking. Nuffle enables $VIRTUAL holders to access an unrivaled staking experience, allowing $VIRTUAL staking on Base while connecting to EigenLayer’s expanding economy:
- Native Staking, Global Rewards: Tokens remain on the Base blockchain, while TVL stays on the home chain.
- Liquid Derivative: Once staked, holders receive $stVIRTUAL, preserving utility for trading, lending, or other DeFi activities.
- Additional Yield: Users receive yield in $EIGEN, $VIRTUAL, and other AVS rewards for securing the AI economy.
How It Works:
- Users lock $VIRTUAL into a Nuffle vault on Base.
- Nuffle sends messages to EigenLayer that collateral has been staked.
- Token holders earn rewards in $EIGEN and $VIRTUAL
- $stVIRTUAL granted as a Liquid Derivative
- Once users stake, they receive $stVIRTUAL on the Base L2.
- $stVIRTUAL unlocks further utility in the Base ecosystem — whether for lending, trading, or other DeFi activities.
Key Benefits:
The First AI-Focused Staking
- Simple interface from Nuffle.
- Unlocks AI economy rewards for $VIRTUAL holders.
Native Liquidity and Utility
- TVL stays on Base, keeping liquidity strong in one place.
Multiple Reward Streams
- Initial incentives will come from EigenLayer and Virtuals, with a beta TVL cap of $10MM.
- More reward programs may emerge as the network state expands.
Opportunities for Growth
- The new $stVIRTUAL token can plug into other Base protocols.
- As DeFi on Base scales, AI-driven markets get deeper liquidity.
Toward a Productive Network State
The Virtuals society is designed as a productive network state where global coordination meets AI economic power. Staking $VIRTUAL on Base is one step toward an onchain system that supports DEFAI (Decentralized AI) protocols.
Rather than juggling multiple networks, Nuffle allows $VIRTUAL holders to keep assets on Base while tapping into yield from multiple chains. Nuffle aggregates demand, connects to AI-related services, and draws interest from DeFi apps across all chains.
This integrated staking approach paves the way for new protocols and agent frameworks to evolve. $VIRTUAL staking provides a strong base layer of liquidity, creating even further growth potential for AI-focused teams who want to build the future.
Virtuals Society: Freedom Frameworks
Virtuals society believes users should have the ability to choose and build on any agent framework. This is a core principle for Virtuals Society as a digital network state that unifies people, chains, and AI capabilities.
- Framework Agnostic
Agent creators can build with any AI setup they prefer. - Terminal API
Share real-time agent data and outcomes across the Virtuals ecosystem. - Agent-to-Agent Marketplace
Publicly list capabilities and transact at machine speed.
These elements create a global liquidity environment for AI commerce, staking, and research. Agents from different frameworks can cooperate, pool resources, and secure yields without the hassles of chain-hopping.
Welcome to the Virtuals x Nuffle Network State.
The partnership between Nuffle Labs and Virtuals lights the way for an onchain future driven by AI, anchored by Base’s bustling DeFi ecosystem.
Through staking $VIRTUAL and holding $stVIRTUAL, users can gain experience with AI and DeFi protocols all while supporting Virtuals’ future vision.
