# Reward Gauges

Reward gauges are a core mechanism within Stryke, designed to dynamically allocate emissions and incentives to different components and participants based on engagement and contribution. This system ensures that rewards align with Stryke’s overall health and growth.

## Functionality

* **Purpose:** Reward gauges direct the flow of incentives to liquidity pools, staking programs, and other activities essential for Stryke’s growth and sustainability.
* Operation: xSYK token holders can vote on reward allocations. This ensures that distribution is community-driven and reflects the priorities of active participants.

## Allocation

* **Flexible Distribution:** The proportion of rewards allocated via gauges can be adjusted dynamically, allowing for strategic shifts based on Stryke’s evolving needs.
* **Transparency:** All reward allocations and adjustments are recorded onchain, providing clear visibility into it's distribution mechanism and ensuring fairness.

## Strategic Importance

* **Protocol Health:** Reward gauges help optimize liquidity, encourage participation, and enhance overall platform stability.
* **Adaptability:** The system is designed to respond quickly to market conditions, keeping Stryke competitive while ensuring stakeholders remain incentivized.

## Official Contract Addresses

Reward gauges are integral to emission and incentive distribution within Stryke. To ensure **security and transparency**, users should verify the official contract addresses before interacting with them.

* **Gauge Controller:** `0x82C13fCab02A168F06E12373F9e5D2C2Bd47e399`
* **PCS WETH Gauge:** `0x640d0AE13dbf652b354FA3A099a2d2a369F957E7`
* **PCS WBTC Gauge:** `0x2055CDBFd587cDC6CEB8041d3A1B274eA0F6A6Ff`
* **Orange PCS WETH/USDC Gauge:** `0x78F874b79C144139125a253fc8130d35BbB66825`
* **Orange PCS WBTC/USDC Gauge:** `0xe68161C93A241012ABcfcE8e3AB74Ad55a96b98f`
* **Orange PCS ARB/USDC Gauge:** `0x6B8E05cA2A6bd2E8b208B98F7b136E45Da5DAb63`

These addresses serve as the foundation for reward distribution, ensuring that incentives are allocated efficiently and securely within the Stryke ecosystem.

***(Note:** The Reward Gauges epoch resets every Thursday at 6:00 PM UTC.* \
*Updated 6th May 2025)*


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