> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.garden.finance/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Stake

> Step-by-step guide to staking SEED tokens and earning Bitcoin rewards through Garden protocol

Participate in the Garden protocol by staking [SEED](/home/governance/tokenomics). Staking unlocks revenue sharing and [governance](/home/governance/governance-process) power for you. If you are new, you can buy SEED [here](https://app.uniswap.org/swap?chain=arbitrum\&inputCurrency=NATIVE\&outputCurrency=0x86f65121804d2cdbef79f9f072d4e0c2eebabc08). This guide explains the staking process and the options available to you.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect your wallet">
    Open Garden's [staking](https://app.garden.finance/stake/) interface and connect your **EVM wallet**.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/garden-e60e7dd0/yKKuQ7rvURdFCM8B/images/stake-guide/stake-guide-1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=yKKuQ7rvURdFCM8B&q=85&s=527ba0434810b165befba9ebbafa7f88" alt="Connect wallet to Garden staking interface" width="2880" height="1624" data-path="images/stake-guide/stake-guide-1.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select staking amount">
    Staking positions are created in multiples of 2,100 SEED. Use the **+ / -** buttons to select how much SEED you want to stake, then click **Stake**.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/garden-e60e7dd0/yKKuQ7rvURdFCM8B/images/stake-guide/stake-guide-2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=yKKuQ7rvURdFCM8B&q=85&s=5081515d3f342adc315aaa877ac238c6" alt="Select SEED staking amount" width="2880" height="1630" data-path="images/stake-guide/stake-guide-2.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose staking duration">
    Select your preferred **Staking duration** from the drop-down menu. The longer you stake, the higher your rewards, based on the [staking multiplier](/home/fundamentals/core-concepts/stakers#how-does-it-work).

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/garden-e60e7dd0/yKKuQ7rvURdFCM8B/images/stake-guide/stake-guide-3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=yKKuQ7rvURdFCM8B&q=85&s=47cc8b4e805eb1813522034e5b0eab95" alt="Choose staking duration" width="2880" height="1630" data-path="images/stake-guide/stake-guide-3.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm transaction">
    Click **Stake** and approve the transaction in your EVM wallet.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/garden-e60e7dd0/yKKuQ7rvURdFCM8B/images/stake-guide/stake-guide-4.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=yKKuQ7rvURdFCM8B&q=85&s=969f97e57005f798a2b6f391efc68b5e" alt="Confirm staking transaction" width="2880" height="1784" data-path="images/stake-guide/stake-guide-4.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Success confirmation">
    You'll receive a notification once the transaction is successful. Your rewards will start accumulating from the next cycle (week) after staking.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/garden-e60e7dd0/yKKuQ7rvURdFCM8B/images/stake-guide/stake-guide-5.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=yKKuQ7rvURdFCM8B&q=85&s=2443b502c2d9d2ab3d02ae97ecc28973" alt="Staking transaction successful" width="2880" height="1628" data-path="images/stake-guide/stake-guide-5.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Managing your stake

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/garden-e60e7dd0/yKKuQ7rvURdFCM8B/images/stake-guide/stake-guide-6.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=yKKuQ7rvURdFCM8B&q=85&s=a2eb8678c588b14ae61b741cc6931ddd" alt="Manage your staking positions" width="2880" height="1628" data-path="images/stake-guide/stake-guide-6.png" />
</Frame>

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Staking overview" icon="chart-pie">
    Summarizes your staking positions. Click **Claim** to withdraw your weekly Bitcoin rewards.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Staking positions" icon="list">
    Provides a breakdown of individual stakes and includes the option to **Extend stake** duration.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Note>
  If you have any questions about staking or encounter issues while staking or withdrawing rewards, drop a message in the [Townhall](https://discord.gg/B7RczEFuJ5)—our community will assist you promptly.
</Note>