Protocol Power/Weight

In this portion of the document, we will define the calculation for protocol weight with respect to emissions.

Protocol Power specifically refers to the influence users have over ZeroLend's governance and operational decisions. The calculation of total protocol power is as follows:

$$\textrm{Protocol Power} = (\textrm{zLP Power} +\$\textrm{ZERO Power}) \times f(T_p)$$

where,

$$f(T_p) = f(4 \times zLP_p+1\times Z_p) = \begin{cases} 0 & \text{if } 0.00 \leq T_p< 0.10 \\ 0.5 & \text{if } 0.10 \leq T_p <0.15\\ 0.75 & \text{if } 0.15 \leq T_p < 0.20 \\ 1.0 & \text{if } 0.20 \leq T_p <0.25\\ 1.1 & \text{if } 0.25 \leq T_p < 0.30 \\ 1.25 & \text{if } 0.30 \leq T_p <0.40\\ 1.5 & \text{if } 0.40 \leq T_p < 0.50 \\ 2.0 & \text{if } 0.50 \leq T_p \\ \end{cases}$$

We prioritize liquidity provision by offering enhanced incentives for zLP locking over single asset staking. The formula assesses zLP and $ZERO percentages (zLP_p and Z_p) locked against the USD value of users' lending deposits, favoring zLP locking fourfold for two key reasons:

1. LP tokens contribute more significantly to ZeroLend's liquidity and overall ecosystem health.

2. LP tokens carry more risk due to impermanent loss

Traditionally, a maximum APR for zLP at 5% of deposited assets is now extendable up to 12.5%, with the option to boost this further by locking $ZERO tokens, whose USD value is considered four times for this purpose. This enhances rewards for users taking on the additional risk of LP staking.

This functionality is scheduled to go live shortly.