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# How to Stake Space Token ?

## 👀 Introduction

#### **🛡️ On-Chain Staking**

* Your SPACE tokens remain in your Web3 wallet.
* You'll earn staking rewards directly on Final Autoclaim.
* High APR.
* Require a [Final Autoclaim](https://autofaucet.dutchycorp.space/signup.php) account
* Require to use a Web3 wallet.

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You can get all required information about SPACE on-chain staking APR evolution on the [SPACE staking tokenomics subpart](/whitepaper/space-token-whitepaper/space-tokenomics/staking.md).

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## **⏰ Staking Rewards Timeline**

* **First reward:** Received **12 hours** after activating staking.
* **Ongoing rewards:** Earned every **4 hours** thereafter.

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## **🛡️** How to Stake SPACE On-Chain

### **1️⃣ Link Your Web3 Wallet**

* Ensure your Web3 wallet holds at least **100 SPACE**.
  * If you want to buy SPACE, go to the [**How to Buy Space Token?**](/tutorials/how-to-buy-space-token.md) page
* Go to 👉 [**Space Token Bonuses Page**](https://autofaucet.dutchycorp.space/?redir=space_bonus)
* **Important for Mobile Users:**
  * Open [the page](https://autofaucet.dutchycorp.space/?redir=space_bonus) using the browser integrated into your Web3 wallet (e.g., MetaMask, Rabby).
  * Do not use a standard browser.

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### **2️⃣ Authenticate Your Wallet**

* Click the **'LINK SPACE WALLET'** button (middle of the page).
* Sign the authentication request using your Web3 wallet.

<figure><img src="https://180242877-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJvtfR7L0PJEmCLLFDuzx%2Fuploads%2Fo9gn66KDkgr4cLO6LLRd%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=955055d9-75c8-4dd3-8278-d3605751ad5d" alt="The Link Space Wallet button on the Space Bonuses page"><figcaption><p>Click <strong>LINK SPACE WALLET</strong> and sign the request.</p></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
💡 *Using Rabby?* The [**Get Started**](/space-token-bonuses/get-started.md) page walks through the same flow with Rabby screenshots, from **Connect** to **Sign and Create**.
{% endhint %}

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### **3️⃣ Wallet Authentication & Balance Sync**

* Once authenticated, your **on-chain SPACE balance** will sync automatically.

<figure><img src="https://180242877-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJvtfR7L0PJEmCLLFDuzx%2Fuploads%2Fo9NzKBFHVqKVE8pPOgEh%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=a5cc7e7f-a8d4-4de4-bd05-fcf96edda227" alt="The synced on-chain SPACE balance"><figcaption><p>Your on-chain balance syncs automatically once the wallet is authenticated.</p></figcaption></figure>

* We'll refresh your balance daily based on your Web3 wallet holdings. But if you need to, you can refresh your balance by yourself, by clicking the 🔄 button:

<figure><img src="https://180242877-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJvtfR7L0PJEmCLLFDuzx%2Fuploads%2F9kSistwffdZEYZtt76pb%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=f83c54ea-0af4-48d6-9fed-a1ec9ff95cc5" alt="The refresh button next to the SPACE balance"><figcaption><p>Click the 🔄 button to refresh your balance manually.</p></figcaption></figure>

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### **4️⃣ Activate On-Chain Staking**

* Head over to [**Space On-Chain Staking Pool**](https://autofaucet.dutchycorp.space/?redir=interest/flexible.php?pair=SPACE_onchain)
* Click **“Activate Staking”** to join the on-chain staking pool.

<figure><img src="https://180242877-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJvtfR7L0PJEmCLLFDuzx%2Fuploads%2FsM5CbXFYdbctsYf3L7za%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=392fe297-a200-4268-8918-73435241deb4" alt="The Activate Staking button"><figcaption><p>Click <strong>Activate Staking</strong> to join the pool.</p></figcaption></figure>

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### [5️⃣](https://emojipedia.org/keycap-digit-five) **Claim your Staking reward**

After 12 hours, you will receive your first staking rewards.

* You can claim your reward on the [**Space On-Chain Staking Pool**](https://autofaucet.dutchycorp.space/?redir=interest/flexible.php?pair=SPACE_onchain)**, by clicking the 'Claim' button:**

<figure><img src="https://180242877-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJvtfR7L0PJEmCLLFDuzx%2Fuploads%2FFLC9BK4brB4GFUFT3VoB%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=61207587-3c5b-40d8-81e4-35c80fdf896d" alt="The Claim button on the staking pool page"><figcaption><p>Click <strong>Claim</strong> to collect your staking rewards.</p></figcaption></figure>

* The claimed SPACE will automatically be added to your [**Final Autoclaim balance**](https://autofaucet.dutchycorp.space/?redir=your_balance.php).
* You will even earn XP after each claim; XP is needed to level-up on Final Autoclaim

  <figure><img src="https://180242877-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FJvtfR7L0PJEmCLLFDuzx%2Fuploads%2FPDiSa8FeTc4k1AKRnh0e%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=9e0c0646-10b3-4376-819d-1e0c33d30c81" alt="XP earned after claiming staking rewards"><figcaption><p>Each claim also earns XP, which is needed to level up on Final Autoclaim.</p></figcaption></figure>