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Upsorber ($UP) is a decentralized finance (DeFi) project built on the Tezos blockchain using the FA2 token standard. It is designed as a store of value that rewards users for 'delaying gratification' through a process called 'Upsorbing.' By locking tokens into a smart contract, users participate in a game-theoretic model that incentivizes long-term holding. Unlike many projects that rely on traditional marketing roadmaps, Upsorber focuses on mathematical proofs and an immutable reward structure to encourage participants to reduce the circulating supply.

The core innovation of Upsorber is its 'super-linear' reward function. In typical staking models, rewards are usually linear, meaning the return rate remains constant regardless of the duration. In contrast, Upsorber’s reward rate increases disproportionately as the lock-up period lengthens. For example, a 1001-day stake earns significantly more than triple the rewards of a 333-day stake. This mathematical formula favors time as a multiplier, specifically rewarding those who commit to the longest durations and remove their tokens from the liquid supply.

Users can acquire $UP tokens through various platforms, most notably on the LBank exchange. As a key trading venue, LBank provides a secure and professional environment for managing $UP holdings. The token is also available on several Tezos-based decentralized exchanges (DEXs). To trade on these decentralized platforms, users will need a compatible Tezos wallet and $XTZ to cover network transaction fees. Accessing $UP via LBank offers a streamlined experience for users looking for high liquidity and ease of use.

The Upsorber protocol features a 3% yearly inflation rate. A unique aspect of this system is that the inflation is not distributed to miners or developers; instead, 100% of the newly minted tokens are allocated to the 'Upsorbers' (the stakers). This ensures that long-term holders are the sole beneficiaries of the protocol's expansion. The maximum supply is approximately 2.56 trillion tokens, with the circulating supply fluctuating based on the number of tokens currently locked in the staking contract.

Upsorber offers flexible staking tiers, including 30, 365, and 1001 days. A distinctive feature of the protocol is the 'doubling' mechanic: every two years, the minimum required stake duration doubles (shifting from 30 to 60 days, then to 120, and so on). This mechanism is designed to progressively restrict the liquid supply of $UP over time. Once tokens are committed to the 'Upsorbing' contract, they remain locked for the chosen duration to support the protocol's game theory and supply-side constraints.

Upsorber follows an 'immutable' roadmap, prioritizing set-in-stone game theory over speculative marketing milestones. The lead developer emphasizes mathematical proofs and the automated doubling of staking lengths as the project’s primary path forward. The protocol is designed to be self-sustaining on the Tezos blockchain without the need for constant manual intervention. Users interested in the technical details, mathematical formulas, and the logic behind the reward functions can find the official documentation and GitHub Gist links via the project’s community channels.