How the Actuator Protocol Works: A Simple Guide for Everyone

Imagine you have some value that you want to save and earn rewards. With HEX—a kind of digital money—you can "stake" your tokens, which means you lock them away to earn rewards. But while they’re locked, you can’t use them. The Actuator protocol changes that by letting you use a special token called HTT (HEX Time Token) that represents your locked HEX.

What Is the Actuator Protocol?

• Unlock Your Value Early:

  Instead of waiting until your HEX stake ends, Actuator lets you use HTTs that stand for your locked HEX. These tokens work like a promise that you’ll get your HEX back later.

  
  

• Special HEX Stakes with HSI:

  Actuator uses a special kind of HEX stake called a HEX Staking Instance (HSI). An HSI is created through the Hedron protocol and is wrapped in an NFT—a digital certificate that shows ownership. This wrapping lets you move your stake around and use it in the Actuator system. Best of all, this doesn’t apply just to new HSIs, old HSIs can be used too!

  
  

• Keep Earning Rewards:

  Even though you use HTTs now, your original HEX (in the HSI) remains locked up and keeps earning rewards. You get the best of both worlds—access to some of your value now, while still growing your stakes.

  
  

How Does It Work?

1. Lock Your HEX with an HSI or Swap for one on the market:

   First, you lock your HEX tokens in a HEX Staking Instance (HSI). This HSI is created using the Hedron protocol and is wrapped in an NFT, which lets it be used in different ways, including in Actuator.

   
   

2. Get HTTs:

   The Actuator protocol gives you HTTs based on the value of your locked HEX in the HSI. Think of these HTTs as a ticket or a promise note that tells you how much HEX you’ll get back later. You can even obtain HTTs on the open market with a DEX like PulseX or PHUX.

   
   

3. Use HTTs Today:

   You can sell or trade these HTTs immediately. Sometimes, they are even available on the market at a discount, so you can lock in a fixed rate of return (APR) on your investment.

   
   

4. Extra Earnings Opportunity:

   If you want to earn even more, you can use these HTTs in special Actuator pools to earn extra rewards in a token called ACTR. This is like adding your money to a group savings fund that gives you extra interest—sometimes an extra 20% to 40% APR!

   
   

Why Is This Cool?

• Fixed Earnings:

  By buying HTTs at a discount, you know exactly how much you will earn over time with a fixed rate.

  
  

• Low Risk:

  HTTs are backed by your HEX in the HSI, which means your investment is secure and less likely to lose value unexpectedly.

  
  

• Extra Rewards:

  On top of the fixed earnings from HTTs, you can also earn more by farming ACTR tokens through special liquidity pools.

  
  

What’s Next?

The Actuator protocol is a smart way to make your money work harder without waiting for your HEX tokens to unlock. It offers flexibility, security, and even extra rewards, all while keeping your original investment safe and growing.

If you’d like to learn more or get personalized help with your strategy, consider setting up a coaching session with HEXFIRE. They can guide you step by step in making the most of this opportunity.

For more Actuator details, visit Actuator Finance or join the conversation on Telegram.

Unlock the power of your HEX today with Actuator and see how you can start earning more—even before your tokens are fully unlocked!