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# How to Stake HYPE

### Steps

1. Navigate to [app.stratium.xyz](http://app.stratium.xyz)
2. Connect your wallet
3. Navigate to the Stake section
4. Enter the amount of HYPE to stake
5. Confirm the transaction

You receive srHYPE at the current exchange rate.

### What You Earn

* Validator staking rewards
* Share of trading fees from Stratium markets (distributed in USDH)
* Points based on stake duration and amount

Rewards accrue automatically through the srHYPE exchange rate. No manual claiming required.

### Important Notes

* Staking and unstaking carry no protocol fees
* Minimum stake: none
* Withdrawals are subject to the 500,000 HYPE minimum vault threshold and Hyperliquid's \~8-day unstaking period
* All withdrawals settle to your Hypercore account. Ensure your account is active. See [Hyperliquid onboarding docs](https://hyperliquid.gitbook.io/hyperliquid-docs/onboarding/how-to-start-trading)