PANews reported on March 19th that MEET48, the world's first idol fan economy ecosystem built on Web3 and deeply integrating AI and UGC, officially launched its IDOL token staking program: From March 19th to April 18th, 2026, users can lock up their IDOL tokens on BNB Chain for 90 days and receive their principal plus a 40% annualized return (APR) after the lock-up period ends. The program's page is now available on the MEET48 website.
The formula for calculating the returns of this IDOL token staking program is "Interest = Principal × 40% × (90 ÷ 365)". It is important to note that each staking transaction calculates its returns independently and records its maturity date separately; multiple staking transactions do not affect each other.

The IDOL token staking program will begin on March 19, 2026, with a staking limit of 15 million tokens. Web3 wallet users will need to connect a self-custodied wallet (such as MetaMask or OKX Wallet) to the BNB Chain network to participate.
This IDOL token staking program does not support early redemption. Funds will remain locked until the 90-day lock-up period ends. Therefore, users should plan their cash flow needs accordingly before depositing. For any questions, please confirm through the official MEET48 Telegram community channel before proceeding.

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