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# How to Stake

This guide covers how to: 

* Stake BABY to mint cBABY
* Automatically restake cBABY to earn [additional restaking yield](/overview/readme.md#how-satlayer-generates-yield) on top of staking rewards

## Staking BABY

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{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### **Connect your wallet**

* Make sure you're using a supported wallet: Keplr, Leap or OKX Wallet.

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### **Enter staking amount**&#x20;

* Input how much BABY you want to stake.
* You'll see a preview of how much cBABY you'll receive (initially approx. 1:1, but the exchange rate will change as staking rewards are accrued).

<figure><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfsaDO39kXyhkMIWBZYZMSY9nas3zXO910fd7xUw9xgpv_eilmLxu6LG53cCr1SuHFVDuiX9qt_ZeaFivYls_JPfF34o7sKzY7JC7Afb-Rs5sSghmhPWNVEd98aJON0hMga1U0UfQ?key=JkNfYo-bJB9Eky3KL74oVBOi" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### **Confirm your stake**

* Click the Stake button.
* Approve the transaction in your wallet and pay the required network fees.

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{% hint style="success" %}
Success! Your BABY is now staked and restaked, earning both staking rewards and BVS yield.
{% endhint %}
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

***

## Auto-restaking

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* By default, the “Automatically restake your cBABY on SatLayer” checkbox is **enabled**, allowing you to earn additional restaking yield on top of staking rewards.
* When selected, your cBABY is securely deposited into [SatLayer's restaking vault](https://app.satlayer.xyz/vaults/babylon) for cBABY, where it begins generating extra rewards. You can monitor your restaked balance directly in the dashboard above.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Prefer not to restake?** Simply uncheck the box before confirming your transaction.

**Changed your mind later?** No worries — you can manually restake anytime by visiting [this page](https://app.satlayer.xyz/vaults/babylon) or clicking the “Restake and earn more now!” banner on the right-hand side of the page.&#x20;

**Need help restaking BABY?** Check out the guide [here](/depositors/how-to-restake.md#restaking-on-babylon-genesis).
{% endhint %}

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***

## Unstaking cBABY

<figure><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfDzM1zRQ2_5KmsXis09V0f7RM_iLN00W1UBgCEC2EgikYMwUJatAXcBws-FZFg91QJajKfutJ3DwiQke-0hzjALGt09NptaWhjDpmHhL02yVo1DSO0DR3NpqaYEE53ZONxAtXCGg?key=JkNfYo-bJB9Eky3KL74oVBOi" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="warning" %}
Note: If you've restaked your cBABY, you’ll need to first withdraw your restaked shares to retrieve your cBABY. Only then can you unstake cBABY to receive BABY. &#x20;

Follow the steps [here](/depositors/how-to-restake.md#withdrawing-restaked-shares) to withdraw your restaked shares.
{% endhint %}

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Select unstake method

* Standard: 4–21 day withdrawal period, no fees
* Instant (coming soon): \~1–5 minutes, with variable price impact

<figure><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXf4HliI8Y0FeNrGdN-faC5F04utYgU1vLp0AdFOnRI2B7UZ5ectd280PKZP8_QNTA3eTQVYzQDYYDWAMDWtHPQa_iCGnl0mGevhhAJiOIPGZxMn8NpNVOSlb8QobeK6X_5riszY8g?key=JkNfYo-bJB9Eky3KL74oVBOi" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Enter unstake amount

* Input the amount of cBABY you'd like to unstake.
* You'll see an estimated amount of BABY you'll receive based on the current exchange rate.

<figure><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdfNvK_Iv8UTxOsOdxhF0jqrAT_fdmzvzljBDMg6byfBbmmzIFOShk5OEEKgeftZInMaMycDAlXfQBmR30EsWRxIfibA5uSZhpRbItFiXOdXjGqSYeBgoMtv-Nu1Ffad0UkA_Pc?key=JkNfYo-bJB9Eky3KL74oVBOi" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Confirm unstake

* Click the Unstake button.
* Approve the transaction in your wallet and pay the required network fees.

<figure><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdppfhD52opbPzgQMqIA9JbiTzcLu9ukkEHHyiSU4nZRbW6-XbDYzBC-FZhxLAdRgFZfw-U0irw6gQ0g3Eb_SAGpqdYsbdhqxaoY5FZjVJyVZWIt4KB7mGlHRoFrHwcP9VqCwSJ?key=JkNfYo-bJB9Eky3KL74oVBOi" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="success" %}
Success! You've successfully unstaked your cBABY.
{% endhint %}
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

***

## Claiming your rewards

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Once the unstaking process is complete:

* Head to the **Claim** tab.
* You'll be able to claim:
  * Your original staked BABY
  * Any staking rewards you've earned

<figure><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdDUxyP89CZMP4-6J3Rrs_GOzSyuKNg_id0cVOU_G_xQUkha3BtAbAc9Tv6s3mtLGwtBcJLrm-sdQ5N2rw1XBofUFNS6G4hWdaL6858hcJgrClG-GhaI7Udrh9R8a08sjwnFGz5?key=JkNfYo-bJB9Eky3KL74oVBOi" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

* Click the Claim button.
* Approve the transaction in your wallet and pay the required network fees.

{% hint style="info" %}
Note: A 10% fee applies only to rewards — your principal is untouched.
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfMc2D5GPaUF0sEogEej1rOsadQVyYU_lyJ_2EcPR6SQ-xQkegNhgIqny7BzoeCn8YM-1rfEGwIi-ssIoEfBZSQgf1cXBrIWN7AaafY-4JnauT-ogPTitCE0H7OTqhgwuAZRsyw?key=JkNfYo-bJB9Eky3KL74oVBOi" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="success" %}
All set! You’ve successfully claimed your BABY rewards.
{% endhint %}