# BSX Staking and Governance **Published by:** [BSX](https://paragraph.com/@bsx/) **Published on:** 2025-03-18 **URL:** https://paragraph.com/@bsx/bsx-staking-and-governance ## Content Understanding BSX StakingAt its core, BSX staking represents more than just a yield-generating mechanism – it's a fundamental pillar of the BSX ecosystem. By staking BSX, users not only earn rewards but also actively participate in the protocol's governance and future development.Getting Started with BSX StakingStep 1: Visit BSX Staking WebsiteVisit https://app.bsx.exchange/en/earn/stakeConnect your walletEnsure you have sufficient $BSX tokensStep 2: Enter Amount to Stake Choose how many BSX tokens you want to stakeStep 3: Click "Stake $BSX" ButtonStep 4: Approve and Confirm TransactionConfirm the transaction in your walletMonitor your svBSX balanceStaking for Governance (svBSX)Stake your $BSX to receive svBSX and unlock rewards while shaping BSX Exchange. Here’s how it works:Staking Yield: Earn $BSX every day, Get a 15% APR from emissions. This starts at launch and tapers over time.Governance Power: Use svBSX to vote on protocol changes with more voting power. Your staked tokens help decide market listings, fee adjustments, and upgrades. Extra Benefits (coming soon):Lower trading fees when you stake.Exclusive rewards from Base ecosystem projects.Staking with svBSX ties you to BSX’s future. You earn steady rewards and help build a stronger platform. ## Publication Information - [BSX](https://paragraph.com/@bsx/): Publication homepage - [All Posts](https://paragraph.com/@bsx/): More posts from this publication - [RSS Feed](https://api.paragraph.com/blogs/rss/@bsx): Subscribe to updates - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/bsx_labs): Follow on Twitter