# Staking on STON.fi {% hint style="info" %} **In this guide you’ll**:\ ✅ Stake STON step-by-step ✅ See what ARKENSTON & GEMSTON do for you ✅ Learn how staking opens way to join campaigns like Boost Farm APR ✅ Understand lock-ups and how to unstake {% endhint %} {% embed url="" %} Showcase video: how to stake tokens on STON.fi {% endembed %} ### What is staking? Staking is locking STON in a smart contract for a chosen period to receive protocol rewards. You keep custody; the contract enforces the lock-up. 💡 When you farm, you stake LP tokens to get extra rewards on top of pool fees. Lock-up depends on the farm. When you stake, you stake STON and get protocol-defined rewards. Lock-up is chosen by you. Read more on the difference between liquidity provision, staking, and farming [in this guide](https://guide.ston.fi/en/providing-liquidity/liquidity-provision-farming-and-staking-whats-the-difference). ### What you get * **ARKENSTON** (soulbound NFT). Tied to your wallet; not transferable. It’s designed as proof of long-term alignment with the protocol and an access key to governanceIt is your entry pass to the STON.fi DAO and your voting power — the level of influence you have in the DAO. The more STON you stake and the longer you lock it in the protocol, the more voting power you have. * **GEMSTON** (community token). Issued at stake time per the on-screen calculator. Its utility and distribution rules will be set by the DAO. In practice, that means GEMSTON is the lever the community can use to power programs, incentives, and access mechanics over time — aligning active participants with the protocol’s growth while keeping the rules transparent and on-chain. * **Boost Farm APR** (campaign-based perk). During the active Boost Farm APR campaign, staking STON can also unlock an APR multiplier for farming in the STON/USDt V2 pool. The boost applies only during the campaign window and only while you have an active stake in the STON.fi app. 💡 [Learn more on how to join the STON.fi DAO](https://dao.ston.fi/about) 💡 [Learn more on Boost Farm APR](https://blog.ston.fi/boost-farm-apr-extra-rewards-for-ston-stakers-in-the-ston-usdt-v2-pool/) ### Before you start * A TON wallet connected to STON.fi * Some STON to stake * A little TON for network fees ### How to stake 1. Head to the **Stake tab → click Stake STON**. 2. Enter amount and choose duration (lock-up length). Review the rewards preview. 3. Confirm the transaction in your wallet.

STON.fi staking interface

✅ That’s it! Staking starts immediately. ### How to join Boost Farm APR (STON/USDt V2) Boost Farm APR is a time-limited campaign program for STON stakers. If the campaign is active and you both stake STON and farm the STON/USDt V2 pool, your farm rewards receive an APR multiplier. Boost tiers (stake amount in the STON.fi app): * Stake 500+ STON → up to 1.5× farm APR * Stake 1,000+ STON → up to 2× farm APR #### Step-by-step: 1. Stake STON as described above. Use the stake amount to target the multiplier tier you want. 2. Go to **Pools**, switch on **Farming**, and find the STON/USDt V2 pool. Verify that the program is active — you can see it in the label.
3. To participate in farming, first add liquidity to this pool. Ensure you have some USDt to provide liquidity in **STON/USDt V2**.
4. Toggle **Get farm** **rewards** option. This will place your liquidity position into active farming and grant you LP tokens within a single transaction. That’s it!
If you already have provided liquidity to this pool, you have LP tokens. You may [open the pool](https://app.ston.fi/pools/EQBbsMjyLRj-xJE4eqMbtgABvPq34TF_hwiAGEAUGUb5sNGO) and click **Farm**. Read more on farming in [How to farm on STON.fi](https://guide.ston.fi/en/farming/how-to-farm-on-ston.fi) guide. 📢 **Important rules** * The boost applies only while you are actively staking during the campaign window. If your stake ends, boost accrual stops. * Maximum eligible liquidity for the boost is $10,000 per participant. * The “boost” portion is paid out in STON via an airdrop during the specified rewards period. ### How to unstake? * No early exit. Unstaking is available only after the selected period ends. * When the timer hits zero, return to **Stake → Manage your stakes** and confirm in your wallet. * Network fees apply to on-chain actions. ### Quick FAQ ❓ **Can I add more STON later?**\ Yes! Start a new stake with the amount and duration you want. ❓ **Can I unstake partially before the end?**\ No. The lock-up period is binding; you must wait until it ends. ❓ **Where do I see my future rewards?**\ In the Stake tab, scroll down to Manage your stakes, and choose My stakes tab to see your current stakes. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://guide.ston.fi/how-to/staking/staking-on-ston.fi.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.