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Glossary

Staking

Locking tokens to help secure a network in exchange for rewards.

Staking

Locking tokens to help secure a network in exchange for rewards.

In practice

Locking tokens to help secure a network in exchange for rewards. Understanding it helps you read the rest of our coverage with confidence.

Frequently asked

Why does Staking matter?
Because it changes how you should read the numbers.
Is Staking the same everywhere?
Definitions vary slightly by region and source.