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# LOAD Staking

LOAD staking supports the enabled LOAD token and liquidity vaults. Read the selected vault's terms before depositing.

**Rollout status:** this guide describes the new staking release. Use only the vaults open in the app; pool availability and exact terms are shown there.

### Choose what to deposit

A LOAD token vault accepts LOAD on its own. A LOAD liquidity vault requires both sides of its supported pair, including SOL for a LOAD/SOL pool. The app shows the amounts needed and any unused amount returned by the deposit flow.

Liquidity staking exposes the deposit to changes in pool inventory. The asset amounts received at withdrawal can differ from what went in.

### Choose a commitment

The available terms show their lock periods and reward multipliers. Longer commitments can earn a higher weight where configured. Check the actual term offered instead of assuming every vault has the same options.

A locked deposit cannot be withdrawn until its unlock time. After expiry, its lock boost ends and the position can be withdrawn or relocked through the available flow. Flexible deposits use their vault's withdrawal rules.

### Claiming LOAD rewards

Claimed LOAD rewards become a locked restaked position in the LOAD token vault. They do not arrive as immediately spendable LOAD in the wallet. The claim receipt shows the amount and resulting lock.

The new design starts restake lots at a 2x reward multiplier. The app shows the applicable lock and configuration. Existing stakes record the restake terms relevant to them; a later configuration change should not be read as a new promise for an older position.

SOL-fee rewards follow the direct payout flow. Other reward assets, where supported, follow their displayed lock rules.

### Monitor and withdraw

Open your staking positions to review deposits, rewards, unlock times and claim history. Check the transaction receipt after claiming or withdrawing; a refreshed balance can take time to appear.

Reward rates depend on funded campaigns and the total eligible stake. Keep the deposit decision separate from the displayed APR estimate.

Return to [Staking](https://loadout.gitbook.io/product-docs/overview/staking) for the overview.