eBaby - LST for Babylon chain

Overview

eBaby is the liquid staking token (LST) for the Babylon ecosystem, providing users with instant staking while keeping their assets liquid. With eBaby, users can participate in Babylon staking rewards without sacrificing accessibility across networks.

Key Features

• Instant Liquid Staking – eBaby is issued immediately upon staking.

• Fast Unstaking – Babylon's unstaking period is just 17 hours.

• Staking Every 360 Blocks – New stake deposits are processed every 360 blocks.

• Low-Latency Withdrawals – Faster than traditional PoS unstaking mechanisms.

• 10% Fee – Applied to rewards for network security and sustainability.

eBaby Versions

Version 1: Native Babylon Staking

• eBaby v1 is deployed directly on Babylon Chain.

• Users stake Babylon tokens and receive eBaby instantly.

• Unstaking takes 17 hours before funds become available.

• eBaby is initially contained within the Babylon ecosystem.

Version 2: Cross-Chain Expansion (After Union Launch)

• eBaby v2 will integrate with EVM and other chains.

• Users will be able to bridge eBaby to different ecosystems.

• Expands staking access beyond Babylon, increasing utility and liquidity.

• Supports multi-asset staking (USDC, ETH, and Babylon tokens).

How It Works

1. Stake Babylon Tokens – Users deposit Babylon tokens on Escher’s platform.

2. Receive eBaby Instantly – Liquid staking issuance happens in real time.

3. Stake Every 360 Blocks – Deposits are batched and staked every 360 blocks.

4. Unstake with a 17-Hour Cooldown – Withdraw Babylon tokens after the cooldown.

5. Future Cross-Chain Utility – Once Union launches, eBaby v2 will be bridgeable across EVM & Cosmos.

Why eBaby?

• Faster Staking & Unstaking – Instant eBaby issuance and only 17-hour unstaking.

• Future-Proofed for Cross-Chain – eBaby v2 will bring Babylon staking to EVM & Cosmos.

• Higher Yield & Liquidity – Users earn staking rewards while keeping assets accessible.