> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://synergymesh.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://synergymesh.gitbook.io/docs/platform-overview/overview/staking.md).

# Staking

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Staking ties the entire system together. It allows users to participate in the network’s success and to support the activity happening across all other modules. When users stake $SYNERGY, they provide liquidity, security, and stability to the ecosystem.

In return, they earn a share of rewards generated by the protocol. Those rewards come from marketplace fees, problem-solving incentives, and network growth. The more active the system becomes, the more value flows back to stakers.

But staking is not only about economics. It is about alignment. When someone stakes their tokens, they become part of the network’s foundation. They help shape its future through governance and gain a voice in how Synergy evolves.