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# $MERGE Staking

## What is Staking?

Staking allows players to lock their tokens for a fixed period (**30 days**) to earn rewards. During this time, players cannot withdraw their tokens, but they will receive **instant and daily rewards**. After the **30-day lock-up period**, players can withdraw their staked tokens along with all the rewards they’ve earned.

## Key Features of Staking

Players will use $MERGE to stake their tokens and receive a combination of instant and daily rewards. Once staked, the tokens remain locked for **30 days** and cannot be withdrawn early. Each player can purchase up to **five staking packs**, and rewards include **Coins, Gacha Tickets, and Vesting Items**. Additionally, players can stake multiple times and accumulate rewards from different staking periods.

## How It Works

To participate, players need to buy a staking pack from the **in-game shop**. The amount required is based on the **exchange rate** at the time of purchase. Once staked, players receive an **instant reward**, followed by **daily rewards every 24 hours for 30 days**. The total rewards scale based on the amount staked.

After 30 days, players can withdraw their **staked tokens** along with all accumulated rewards. The staking interface provides a clear view of **staking options** and **currently active stakes** with a **countdown timer**. It will also display the instant reward and the daily reward that can be claimed.

## Need to Know

Players can stack rewards by purchasing multiple staking packs. All rewards are sent via **in-game mail**.