# $RIZ Staking User Guide

#### Introduction

The Staking Page allows you to stake your $RIZ and $wRIZ tokens to earn rewards. Staking is a process where you lock up your tokens to support the network and, in return, receive additional tokens as a reward.

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#### Accessing the Staking Page

1. Navigate to <https://stake.rivalz.ai/> or click staking tab on the [zNode panel](https://znode.rivalz.ai/)
2. Select Stake $RIZ from the sidebar&#x20;

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#### Connecting Your Wallet

1. Click Connect Wallet at the top-right of the page.
2. Choose your preferred wallet (e.g., MetaMask, WalletConnect).
3. Authorize the connection to interact with the staking platform.

#### Staking $RIZ Tokens

**1. Enter the Stake Amount**

* In the Amount to Stake field, input the number of tokens you wish to stake or click MAX to stake your entire available balance.

**2. Review APY and Earnings**

* The platform will display the Current APY.
* Expected Monthly and Daily Earnings will update based on your input.<br>

**3. Acknowledge the Lockup Period**

* A 14-day lockup period applies to your staked tokens. You can only claim your tokens after this period.

**4. Confirm and Stake**

* Click the Stake button.
* Approve the transaction in your wallet.

#### Checking Staked Tokens and Rewards

**Staked Tokens**

* Your total staked $RIZ or $wRIZ will be displayed in the Your Total Staked section on the right.

**Claimable Rewards**

* View your Total Claimable Rewards in the Claimable Rewards section.
* Individual staking entries show the staked amount, status (e.g., Claimable, Lockup - X days left), and available actions.

#### Claiming Rewards

**1. Check Claimable Status**

* Entries marked Claimable are ready for claiming.

**2. Claiming Process**

* Click Claim to receive rewards.
* Alternatively, select Unstake and Claim to withdraw your staked tokens along with rewards.

#### Additional Notes

* Ensure you have sufficient gas fees to complete staking and claiming transactions.
* APR and rewards may vary based on the network and staking conditions.

#### Support

For any further assistance or information please join our [discord](https://discord.gg/XU5WzgtdKN) and open a ticket

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