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# Staking

The GoldenRat Staking Dapp is a strategic product designed to empower investors by enabling them to generate passive income and maximize asset growth. By staking your $RATS, you not only contribute to its overall market stability but also increase your token holdings over time through compound growth.

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#### **Where Do the Rewards Come From?**

Staking rewards are funded through the buyback mechanism using the marketing fund and other revenue streams. The GoldenRat team has established a dedicated reward reserve, ensuring that stakers can harvest rewards at any time without disruption.

#### **How It Works**

When holders stake their $RATS, the tokens are locked for a fixed period based on the selected staking pool. Each pool offers a different APR (Annual Percentage Rate):

* **30-Day Staking** → **15% APR**
* **90-Day Staking** → **20% APR**
* **180-Day Staking** → **30% APR**

Rewards are automatically accrued and reflected in the "RATS Earned" section. You can harvest your rewards anytime and even reinvest them to increase your staked amount, optimizing your overall earnings through compounding strategies.

#### **How to Stake $RATS**

Step 1: Access the Staking Dapp: <https://staking.goldenrat.org>\
Step 2: Connect your Web3 wallet (e.g., MetaMask, Trust Wallet)\
Step 3: Select a staking pool and click "Start Earning"\
Step 4: Click "Deposit" and enter the amount of $RATS you want to stake\
Step 5: Confirm the transaction in your wallet

#### **Flexible Rewards, Locked Principal**

✅ Harvest your rewards anytime – no need to wait for the lock period to end!\
🔒 Your **st**aked $RATS remain locked based on the chosen staking duration.

🚀 Maximize your earnings and start staking today!


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