Question 1

Is Stakao non-custodial?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Stakao uses Bittensor's ProxyType.Staking mechanism — enforced at the protocol level. Your private keys never leave your wallet. The proxy permission grants Stakao limited authority to stake and unstake on your behalf, but it cannot transfer your TAO to any address. You can revoke the proxy at any time directly from your wallet.

Question 2

How does Stakao decide where to stake my TAO?

Accepted Answer

Stakao's Quant Alpha strategy uses a 4-pillar momentum scoring model: price momentum, TAO flow conviction, market sentiment, and temporal acceleration. Each subnet is scored across multiple timeframes daily. Allocations flow to the highest-scoring subnets automatically, with the portfolio rebalanced every 24 hours.

Question 3

What staking strategies does Stakao offer?

Accepted Answer

Stakao offers four strategies: (1) AI Agent — an LLM-powered portfolio manager that analyzes live subnet metrics and rebalances dynamically; (2) Quant Alpha — a systematic 4-pillar momentum scoring model for high-yield subnet allocation; (3) Smart DCA — automated dollar-cost averaging across one or multiple subnets at a configurable frequency; (4) Manual — you pick subnets and validators yourself with Stakao executing the transactions.

Question 4

Can I cancel Stakao at any time?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can cancel your Stakao subscription at any time with no lock-in period. After cancelling, simply revoke the proxy permission from your wallet — your TAO remains staked exactly where it is and stays in your custody. There is no fee or penalty for cancelling.

Question 5

What is dTAO and how does it affect staking?

Accepted Answer

Dynamic TAO (dTAO) is Bittensor's major subnet incentive upgrade (February 2025). Each subnet now has its own liquidity pool and a native alpha token with a floating exchange rate vs TAO. When you stake TAO on a dynamic subnet, the protocol converts your TAO into that subnet's alpha token — your real return is the combination of staking emissions and the alpha token's price movement vs TAO. This makes subnet selection far more complex — which is exactly the problem Stakao's Quant Alpha model is designed to solve.

Frequently Asked Questions

01How do I connect my wallet to Stakao?

02How do I set up a staking strategy?

03Is Stakao free to use?

04Is Stakao non-custodial?

05How do I unstake my TAO?

06How can I contact support?

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