A First Evaluation of ITreasure’s Staking and Yield Processes

When exploring a decentralized protocol, people often start by discussing its mechanism structure, economic model, or team background. However, what truly determines a protocol’s viability is often something more fundamental—whether an average user can smoothly navigate its first step. This step is usually quite simple: connect your wallet, choose a product, stake assets, and wait for returns. In protocols that truly retain users, these four steps must appear natural enough, neither confusing nor causing suspicion.

To evaluate ITreasure, I decided to temporarily set aside my analyst role and adopt the perspective of an ordinary user, starting with the smallest action—staking 200 USDT, which happens to be the system’s threshold for valid users. As I stepped through the process with this number, I tried to understand one question: Is all of this too complicated for users without in-depth background knowledge? And for users accustomed to on-chain operations, is it simple enough?

My first impression upon entering the system: the psychological gap starting from 200 USDT.

Many DeFi projects scare away new users from the very first step, either because the barriers to entry are too high or the processes are too complicated. ITreasure has a relatively gentle barrier to entry, setting a minimum of 200 USDT for a valid account, allowing new users to feel an atmosphere that is both inclusive and serious from the very beginning: it won’t shut you out, but it also won’t let you expect the entire ecosystem to work for you after participating with just $1.

This setup, when I actually entered the system, gave me a distinct feeling: it made users understand that they were entering a financial system with “participation rights,” rather than a simple application that could be exited with a few clicks. The moment I selected the 30-day period, my psychological adjustment shifted from “curiosity about returns” to “understanding the lock-in,” realizing that I would no longer have the freedom to exit at any time for the next month. This clear boundary is something many projects deliberately blur, but ITreasure chose to place it upfront, stabilizing the user’s mindset from the very beginning.

The entire staking process experience: It felt like being lifted up by an invisible hand.

The experience of on-chain products is often accompanied by a sense of insecurity—worrying about clicking the wrong button, worrying that a step might not go as expected, or worrying that there might be traps behind the signing operation. In ITreasure’s staking experience, this uncertainty is minimized. The process is clean: select the period, confirm, sign, and the system will then automatically complete the fund split, token purchase, and LP injection. After that, the user will see the numbers enter a locked state, as if someone is telling you: “Now you just need to wait.”

From wallet interaction to contract execution, the entire process is like a smooth line, without any confusing jumps or pages requiring users to read numerous warnings to continue. The experience is closer to the fluidity of centralized financial products, yet it maintains absolute on-chain transparency. For users accustomed to decentralized products, this experience is rare: it is neither so simplified as to be untrustworthy, nor so complex as to be off-putting.

The “mathematical” nature of the profit structure: not exorbitant profits, but a steadfast adherence to rhythm.

After staking is complete, the most attractive aspect is undoubtedly the returns. Once a 30-day period is selected, the system directly displays the mathematical curve of compound interest. I must confess that when I first saw “1.3% daily return,” my initial reaction wasn’t excitement, but rather caution. High returns in the on-chain world are never a free lunch.

However, as I continued to examine the sources of revenue, I discovered that the revenue structure here was not a “promise made out of thin air.” Whether it’s cyclical profits, direct referral rewards, or team revenue, they all point to a common characteristic: revenue must be generated from real behavior. From purchase slippage and ecosystem distribution tax to node rewards, every reward can be traced back to its on-chain source.

This creates a unique quality: the returns are indeed substantial, but they don’t rely on airdrops or new issuances; instead, they come from the genuine participation of countless users. The system doesn’t rely on a “larger user base paying for it,” but rather on the energy cycle generated by on-chain behavior. As an experiencer, you can see a sense of rigor in the return structure that prioritizes “mechanism,” rather than the restlessness of “marketing-first.”

Exit rules and the feeling of being locked in: not a constraint, but rather “the rhythm of the system”.

The true nature of any staking product will be revealed in the question of “whether or not you can withdraw your funds.” Most users worry about excessively long lock-up periods, vague withdrawal conditions, or having to go through a lot of procedures after receiving their returns.

ITreasure’s exit mechanism is clear: the reservation phase can be cancelled, but once the official cycle begins, funds are locked until the cycle ends automatically. There are no “early withdrawal fees” or complicated procedures. For users, this is a win-win situation:

On the one hand, you have indeed lost the freedom to quit at any time;

On the other hand, you can also clearly feel that “the system doesn’t want to do anything extra for you.”

This kind of locking doesn’t make people feel insecure; instead, it gives them a sense that “the rhythm has been set, and now all they have to do is wait.” In a sense, you’re not “betting on the market,” but rather “following the contract on a journey,” a rhythm closer to structured finance than speculative products.

Risk awareness that emerged during the experience: There are only two things that really need attention.

As a KOL who has long reviewed DeFi products, I must emphasize that even with a smooth experience, users should still maintain a basic awareness of risks. This does not refer to the protocols themselves, but rather to the objective risks inherent in participating in the process.

First, there is the lock-up period itself.

This will be a significant discomfort for those accustomed to high liquidity. However, the returns of structured products come from contractual behavior during the lock-up period; without the lock-up period, there is no stable compound interest, a point that must be understood beforehand.

Secondly, there is the ecological pathway.

Although the system structure is clear, understanding the incentive model and business rhythm is essential if users expect to become deep participants through “direct referrals—teams—node upgrades.” Blindly entering team-based business may lead to unmet expectations, while steadily experiencing the benefits of the cycle requires almost no understanding.

Overall, the risk stems from user expectations, not from the system design itself. As long as you understand what you’re doing, the risk is manageable.

Summary: Who is suitable to experience this? Who should wait and see for now?

After completing the entire experience path, my evaluation of this agreement comes not only from the mechanism, but also from the emotions and judgments that the operation itself evoked in me.

If you’re inclined to participate in on-chain wealth management long-term, are willing to consider 30 days as a stable return period, and understand the value of compound interest, then ITreasure’s experience will be comfortable for you. Unlike some protocols that leave users lost among complicated buttons, it doesn’t create unrealistic fantasies about returns.

If you’re a user who wants to “buy in the short term and exit at any time,” then the lock-up mechanism will make you feel stifled. It’s not suitable as a speculative tool for quick entry and exit, but rather more like a “financial journey that requires participation, waiting, and understanding.”

From a KOL’s perspective, I believe this is a more user-friendly protocol for those who “understand the mechanism and are willing to move forward with the system.” If you want to experience the true nature of a structured financial logic on-chain, this path starting with 200 USDT might offer you an unexpectedly smooth journey.