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# Stake $FER for $xFER

## **First Time Staking $FER for $xFER**

**Step 1:** Make sure your preferred wallet is connected and head over to "Stake" > "Stake".

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**Step 2:** Click "Enable" to enable the function if this is your first time using it. Click "Stake FER" and input the amount of FER you want to stake.

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**Step 3:** Review the transaction details and click "Confirm" to initiate the transaction.

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**Step 4**: Double-check the transaction details and click "Confirm" again.

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**Step 5**: Confirm the transaction details and approve the transaction on your wallet.

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**Step 6**: You have now staked your $FER tokens and received the $xFER tokens based on the prevailing exchange rate at that time.

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## Staking more $FER for $xFER

**Step 1**: Check your wallet connection and go to "Stake" > "Stake".

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**Step 2**: Click "Stake More" if you want to stake extra $FER tokens and receive $xFER tokens.

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**Step 3**: Review the transaction details and click "Confirm" to initiate the transaction.

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**Step 4**: Double-check the transaction details and click "Confirm" again.

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**Step 5**: Confirm the transaction details and approve the transaction on your wallet.

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**Step 6**: You have now staked more of your $FER tokens and received the extra $xFER tokens based on the prevailing exchange rate at that time.

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