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# Across Protocol

Across Protocol's strategy to boost liquidity for their cross-chain bridge

#### Problem statement

Distributing NFTs to liquidity providers of Across Bridging Protocol while incentivizing for number of tokens staked and the time for which they are staked

#### Solution

Upgradeable badges on the number of tokens staked

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Upgrading badge on completing staking of 100 days of $ACX

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### **Across Protocol is a prime example of how DeFi protocols can incentivize staking!**