# Artichoke Staking Guide

**Published by:** [Artichoke ](https://paragraph.com/@artichoke-2/)
**Published on:** 2023-07-01
**URL:** https://paragraph.com/@artichoke-2/artichoke-staking-guide

## Content

Did you know you can stake your $CHOKE for a share of protocol revenue? Learn how in this short guide! For a general introduction to staking you can read: https://www.nansen.ai/guides/crypto-staking-explained-the-complete-guide How to stake $CHOKE? What you need:$CHOKE tokens in your walletETH on Arbitrum to pay for gasWhat is gas? Read: https://www.web3labs.com/blockchain-explained-what-are-gas-fees for an intro to gas fees. That's it, you're all set to start staking! Step 1 - Connect your Wallet Open the Artichoke staking page: app.articho.ke/stakingClick "Connect Wallet"Approve the connection in your wallet app/browser extensionConfirm that you are connected to Arbitrum MainnetStep 2 - Input amount of $CHOKE you want to stake and approveEnter the amount of $CHOKE tokens you want to stakeClick the "Approve" buttonApprove the spending of $CHOKE in your wallet app/browser extension This allows Artichoke to send your specified amount of $CHOKE to the staking pool, but does not send any yet - this is done in the next step and requires your approval again.Step 3 - Deposit your chosen amount of $CHOKE into the staking poolDouble-check that the amount you put in is correctClick the "Deposit" buttonApprove the transaction in your wallet app/browser extensionCongratulations, you have successfully staked your $CHOKE and are now earning a share of protocol revenue! You can see your staked amount on the staking page:Check out this explainer on how Artichoke generates revenue! Step 4 - Withdraw your stake $CHOKE back to your wallet When you don’t want to stake any longer, you can withdraw your tokens at any time - in order to do this:Select “Withdraw” option on the staking pageEnter amount of tokens you want to withdrawClick the “Withdraw” buttonApprove the transaction in your wallet app/browser extensionYour tokens are now back in your wallet! This is all there is to staking $CHOKE on Artichoke! Some general points/FAQ:There is no minimum amount required to stake $CHOKEThe staked tokens can be withdrawn at any time - you do not need to wait a certain time before you withdraw like with other staking options (locked staking)You need to pay gas for every deposit, withdrawal or claiming of rewards - this fee is paid to the Arbitrum network validators and is not imposed by the protocolArtichoke has no influence on the gas costs as they depend on network trafficThere is no fee associated with staking or unstaking $CHOKE

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