# Staking

Staking is at the core of PokeDAO, designed to align incentives and reward long-term participants in the protocol. By staking $POKE, users gain access to the protocol’s revenue streams, governance rights, and additional incentive rewards.\
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What is staking?

Staking is the primary value accrual strategy of PokeDAO. Users stake their $POKE directly on the PokeDAO dApp to earn rewards generated from the protocol’s active treasury and marketplace activities.

Staking is a passive, long-term approach. The increase in your staked $POKE balance effectively reduces your cost basis over time. Even if market price fluctuates, the growth of your staked balance and revenue distribution can offset potential downturns.

#### Benefits for Stakers

* **Protocol Revenue Sharing**: A share of the revenue generated by the treasury (crypto assets + tokenized Pokémon cards) is distributed to stakers.
* **No Fees**: Deposits and withdrawals are completely fee-free, ensuring maximum efficiency for participants.
* **$POKE Incentives**: Additional staking rewards are distributed in $POKE, reinforcing compounding growth.
* **Governance Power**: Stakers receive voting rights to help shape the future of the protocol, from treasury strategy to incentive design.

#### Dynamic Staking Mechanism

PokeDAO’s staking system operates continuously, allowing users to stake or withdraw at any time without penalty. Rewards can be claimed or compounded, empowering each participant to choose between flexibility and growth.
