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# How to Stake

## How to Stake SLAY

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**Get SLAY**

To begin, acquire SLAY from any supported exchange.

<table><thead><tr><th width="131.28125">Exchange</th><th>Link</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>PancakeSwap</td><td><a href="https://pancakeswap.finance/swap?outputCurrency=0x51477A3002ee04B7542aDfe63ccdb50c00Ee5147&#x26;chainOut=eth">https://pancakeswap.finance/swap?outputCurrency=0x51477A3002ee04B7542aDfe63ccdb50c00Ee5147&#x26;chainOut=eth</a></td></tr><tr><td>Aerodrome</td><td><a href="https://aerodrome.finance/swap?from=0x833589fcd6edb6e08f4c7c32d4f71b54bda02913&#x26;to=0x3e248ab4554cfdec8fc4f18f569fe6f46de61db1&#x26;chain0=8453&#x26;chain1=8453">https://aerodrome.finance/swap?from=0x833589fcd6edb6e08f4c7c32d4f71b54bda02913&#x26;to=0x3e248ab4554cfdec8fc4f18f569fe6f46de61db1&#x26;chain0=8453&#x26;chain1=8453</a></td></tr><tr><td>Hyperliquid</td><td><a href="https://t.co/FT5V9uNITP">app.hyperliquid.xyz/trade/SLAY/USDC</a></td></tr><tr><td>Binance Alpha</td><td><a href="https://www.binance.com/en/alpha/bsc/0xfc5a743271672e91d77f0176e5cea581fbd5d834">https://www.binance.com/en/alpha/bsc/0xfc5a743271672e91d77f0176e5cea581fbd5d834</a></td></tr><tr><td>Kraken</td><td><a href="https://pro.kraken.com/app/trade/slay-usd">https://pro.kraken.com/app/trade/slay-usd</a></td></tr><tr><td>Gate</td><td><a href="https://www.gate.com/tr/trade/SLAY_USDT">https://www.gate.com/tr/trade/SLAY_USDT</a></td></tr><tr><td>KuCoin</td><td><a href="https://www.kucoin.com/trade/SLAY-USDT">https://www.kucoin.com/trade/SLAY-USDT</a></td></tr><tr><td>MEXC</td><td><a href="https://www.mexc.com/price/SLAY">https://www.mexc.com/price/SLAY</a></td></tr><tr><td>BingX</td><td><a href="https://bingx.com/en/spot/SLAYUSDT">https://bingx.com/en/spot/SLAYUSDT</a></td></tr><tr><td>LBank</td><td><a href="https://www.lbank.com/trade/slay_usdt">https://www.lbank.com/trade/slay_usdt</a></td></tr><tr><td>Phemex</td><td><a href="https://phemex.com/trade/SLAY-USDT">https://phemex.com/trade/SLAY-USDT</a></td></tr></tbody></table>
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**Visit the SatLayer Staking Page**

Go to: <https://app.satlayer.xyz/vaults/restake>&#x20;
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**Connect your wallet**

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**Choose your vault**&#x20;

* SLAY Vault – 30 days, APR in SLAY
* SLAY+ Vault – 60 days, APR in BTC + exclusive perks

<figure><img src="/files/Cfhw53cKMJNEmuDXngq6" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
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**Stake your SLAY**

* Enter the amount to stake.
* Then, approve and confirm the transactions in your wallet.

<figure><img src="/files/a8EYhYJOYnVvmAUcjnNC" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
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**Start earning**

* Once co[nfirmed, your stake begins earning ](#user-content-fn-1)[^1]APR immediately.&#x20;
* You can track your Sats² rewards from staking SLAY in the SatLayer Dashboard: <https://app.satlayer.xyz/dashboard>.&#x20;
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## How to Withdraw Your Stake

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**Initiate Withdrawal**

* Go to the SatLayer Staking Page: <https://app.satlayer.xyz/dashboard>
* Click Withdraw.
* Enter the amount of SLAY you wish to withdraw.
* Confirm the transaction in your wallet.

<figure><img src="/files/s6P3wR2ioHvHCzyguhfW" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
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**Withdrawal Queue**

* Your SLAY will enter a 30-day withdrawal delay period.
* You will continue earning APR during this time.

<figure><img src="/files/c8Yay1nWS637QkLvjv05" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
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**Claim Rewards**

* Your rewards will be available after the 30-day delay. Claim them in the SatLayer Dashboard: <https://app.satlayer.xyz/dashboard?tab=Withdrawal%20Claims>
* Confirm the transaction to return SLAY to your wallet.

<figure><img src="/files/t9iDQa19sqJOJlHO7QH4" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
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[^1]: