# 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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### **Connect your wallet**

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

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### **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).

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### **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.
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## 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

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{% 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 %}
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### Select unstake method

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

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### 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.

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### Confirm unstake

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

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{% 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

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* 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 %}

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


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