> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ivymaker.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ivymaker.io/user-guides/staking.md).

# Staking

> Staking is consistently one of the most important features on Ivy Maker, giving the NFT multiple functions and providing benefits to the holder beyond the original value of the NFT.

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<mark style="color:yellow;">**Step1. Open ivymaker.io and switch to the proper network, then connect your wallet**</mark>

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<mark style="color:yellow;">**Step2. Enter the Stake page through the menu on the top**</mark>

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<mark style="color:yellow;">**Step3. Choose the activities you want to participate in and enter the page**</mark>

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<mark style="color:yellow;">**Step4. Choose the NFT you want to stake and click ‘stake’ to confirm**</mark>

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<mark style="color:yellow;">**Step5. Confirm the transaction on the pop-up, approve the authority, and then confirm again to pay the gas fee to complete the staking.**</mark>

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<mark style="color:yellow;">**Step6. Enter the stake page and activity page to look up your staked NFT and rewards. You will be able to claim the rewards through the CLAIM button.**</mark>

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*\*Please note that token rewards will be released linearly over time, if you stop staking, the rewards will stop too.*

<mark style="color:yellow;">**Step7. If you want to cancel staking, choose the NFT you want to cancel and click ‘cancel staking’ to confirm.**</mark>

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*\*Please note that the staking is an on-chain activity, so you will probably be required to confirm or approve in the extension wallet while staking and canceling staking.*

**Find more staking events on ivymaker.io and enjoy!**