> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.getbze.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.getbze.com/overview/features/stake-bze.md).

# Stake BZE

Staking is the simplest way to put your BZE to work. By staking, you help secure the network and, in return, you receive a share of the rewards — including the new coins created through inflation. Your coins stay yours the whole time: staking delegates them to a validator, and you can unstake whenever you like after an unlocking period.

For example, delegate your BZE to a validator you trust and rewards start adding up automatically — you can claim them, or stake them again to compound, whenever it suits you.

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The unstaking period is currently **21 days**. This is a network setting that the community can change through governance proposals, so you can always check its current value on a [block explorer](https://explorer.getbze.com/). If you ever notice a mismatch between these docs and the live network, please [let us know](https://discord.gg/wb68JV3QhZ).
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