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# How to Stake (to veEXTRA)

(If you don't have EXTRA yet, swap some here ⬇️)

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**To stake $EXTRA, simply follow the steps below:**

Video Tutorial：

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Text Tutorial:

1. Visit the “Staking” page of Extra Finance
2. Connect to your Web3 wallet (such as [MetaMask](/extra_finance/getting-started/metamask.md). Please ensure you have sufficient ETH to cover on-chain gas fees.)
3. After connecting your wallet, you'll see detailed info on the total Staking Pool, including:

* EXTRA Price - the current price of EXTRA token.
* Max APR - the highest potential interest rate that can be earned by locking up EXTRA tokens.
* Total Locked - the total amount of EXTRA tokens that have been locked.
* Total veEXTRA - the total amount of EXTRA tokens that have been locked the staking pool.
* Average Lock Duration - the average length of lock days that EXTRA tokens are required to remain locked.

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3. Click on “Start Lock” at the bottom right corner, input the staking amount of $EXTRA, and choose Lock Days. (Please note that the minimum lock days is 7. By dragging the 'Lock Days' bar, you can instantly observe the corresponding APR displayed.)

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4. Click on “Lock” and confirm the transaction in your wallet.
5. After locking your EXTRA, you can see the following info from the UI:

* EXTRA & veEXTRA Balance in your wallet.
* Locked - the amount of EXTRA you locked.
* My Locking APR - real-time APR for your locked EXTRA.
* Pending Rewards - real-time rewards for your locked EXTRA.
* Next Rewards Time - the rewards accumulated during each epoch can be claimed after the end of that epoch. (More info can be checked here: [Staking Reward Allocation](/extra_finance/tokenomics/tokenomics-v1/staking.md)).

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6. To increase the lock amount of EXTRA, click on the “Increase Lock Amount” option.

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7. To extend the lock duration for your EXTRA, click on the "Increase Duration" option.

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**To unstake your EXTRA, go to the “Staking” page and click on “Unlock” when it’s the unlock time.**