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# Staking

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### TL;DR

* Stake → earn **$YIELD**.
* **Lock time** is optional but increases your **multiplier** (your share of rewards).
* Rewards accrue over time; **claim** in the UI (per‑pool rules).
* Learn more: How to stake, Activation goal, Lock time, Boost tips, Pool math.

> ⚠️ Rewards are variable and not guaranteed. Token prices fluctuate.

### Getting started

See [**How to stake**](/protocol/staking/how-to-stake.md) for the full step‑by‑step. This page only covers the basics.

### Core concepts

* **Lock time** → longer lock = higher **multiplier**. See Lock time.
* **Activation goal** → some pools start rewards only after reaching a target. See Activation goal.
* **Boost (tips)** → optional boosts that raise your multiplier further. See Boost tips.
* **Your share** → based on **weighted stake**: `amount × multiplier`. See Pool math.

### Notes

* Early unlock (if enabled) can incur a **fee** and reduce rewards
* **Network fees** apply on stake/unstake/claim

### For builders

Use the public API to fetch live data.

* **GET `/front`** → `pools`, `tipsStepsAndMultiplier`, `$YIELD` & `SOL` prices
* See [**API docs** ](/developers/api.md)for full examples


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