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# Stake
Stake **LOOMA** to strengthen the security and growth of the LOOMA blockchain while earning rewards and unlocking special benefits across the ecosystem.
👉 Staking Portal: [https://staking.looma.com](https://staking.looma.com/)
### What is LOOMA Staking?
LOOMA Staking is the official platform that allows users to delegate their LOOMA tokens to validators on the LOOMA blockchain. In return, stakers earn additional LOOMA rewards, gain access to ecosystem benefits, and help secure the network.
### How Does LOOMA Staking Work?
Staking LOOMA means delegating your tokens to validators who operate the network. Validators use your delegated stake to validate blocks and maintain security. You retain ownership of your tokens — they are only **locked temporarily.**
* **Definition:** Delegating LOOMA means temporarily locking tokens with a validator that
helps secure the blockchain. You never lose ownership; you simply assign them for
network participation.
* **Purpose:** Validators need LOOMA stake to validate transactions and secure the
network. The more tokens delegated, the stronger their validation power.
* **In Return:** Stakers earn **LOOMA rewards** proportional to their staked amount. The
exact projected yielid depends on validator selection and network rewards (see *Effective*
*APY* in the app).
### Benefits Beyond Yield
In addition to earning staking rewards, LOOMA stakers may enjoy:
* **Ecosystem airdrops** from partner projects
* **Revenue share** from network activity
* **Governance rights** to influence protocol decisions
* **Exclusive perks** such as reduced fees, priority access, and early participation in
launches
### Features
#### Stake
Delegate LOOMA to a validator of your choice and begin earning rewards immediately.
#### How to Stake:
1. **Connect Wallet:** Click *Connect Wallet* in the LOOMA Staking App.
2. **Enter Amount:** In the Stake section, input the LOOMA amount you wish to stake (USD
equivalent shown automatically).
3. **Choose Validator:** Select a validator from the dropdown (commissions fixed at 0.5%
during Phase 1).
4. **Review Info:** Check staking APY, validator fee, effective APY, and expected annual
reward.
5. **Confirm Stake:** Click *Stake*, approve the transaction in your wallet, and see your
position update.
*Tip:* You can stake directly with wLOOMA and unwrap in one step.
#### Unstake
Unstake LOOMA at any time from your chosen validator.
#### How to Unstake:
1. Go to the *Unstake* tab.
2. Select the validator and input the amount to unstake.
3. Confirm the transaction.
4. Your unstake request will appear in the *Unstaking* section.
5. After the **21-day unstake period**, you can withdraw LOOMA back to your wallet.
*Note:* If you unstake again before the period ends, the timer resets. This ensures network security and stability.
#### Claim Rewards *(Available Q4 2025)*
Your staked LOOMA generates rewards continuously.
#### How to Claim:
* Navigate to *Rewards* in the app.
* Click *Claim Rewards*.
* Approve the wallet transaction to receive LOOMA directly.
#### Restake Rewards *(Available Q4 2025)*
Compound your returns automatically by restaking rewards without withdrawing first.
#### How to Restake:
* Go to the *Rewards* section
* Select *Stake Rewards*.
* Choose a validator and confirm the transaction.
* Your staking position updates instantly.
### Dashboard Overview
* **Your Position:** Shows staked LOOMA, USD value, and validator distribution.
* **Rewards:** Displays unclaimed rewards and their USD equivalent.
* **Unstaking:** Tracks ongoing unstake requests and withdrawable LOOMA.
* **Transaction History:** Full record of staking, unstaking, claiming, restaking, and
withdrawals (with timestamps, transaction hashes, and explorer links).
* **Global Staking Overview:** List of all validators, total delegated stake, and Effective
APY.
### Important Notes
* **Unstake Period:** 21 days. Tokens are withdrawable only after this period ends.
* **Security Mechanism:** The unstake delay prevents sudden exits, ensuring network
resilience.
* **Validator Commissions:** Fixed at 0.5% in Phase 1, subject to governance in later
phases.
👉 **Staking with LOOMA is simple, secure, and rewarding.** By delegating your tokens, you strengthen the network, earn sustainable yields, and unlock exclusive ecosystem benefits.
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