# 2.1.3 De-Fi

## Introduction: 

The De-Fi segment primarily utilizes Proof of Stake for incentives. Besides earning rewards through conventional node staking, users also receive rewards specific to verified events. 

> **Participant Identities:** Investment-oriented users, whale users. 

## Actions: 

• Investment-oriented users: Purchase ACP tokens on the market and stake them into nodes to earn rewards. 

• Whale users: Invest USDT to purchase nodes, earning fixed token rewards from the node. They can also allow other users to stake tokens into the node to earn additional rewards.

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🎮 Additional Details: During the staking process, both types of users can earn additional incentives from the corresponding event pool by utilizing Proof of Frame-Sync validation to verify relevant events.
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