# STAKING

Staking is the process of holding and locking up a certain amount of a cryptocurrency or tokens in a wallet to support the operations of a proof-of-stake (POS).

Players have the opportunity to stake their GLD tokens in order to gain various benefits. Main benefits of staking GLD tokens is the ability to reduce **quest and training time**. This allows players to complete quests and train their gladiators more quickly, which can be especially beneficial for players who want to advance quickly in the game.

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The amount of GLD tokens that need to be staked and the duration of the staking period will vary depending on the specific staking program. Players should carefully consider the terms of the staking program before deciding to stake their GLD tokens.

Players can stake their tokens for **30, 60, 90, 120, 180, or 360** days. As the staking period increases, the multiplier affecting the mission drop time also increases.

It is important to note that while staking GLD tokens can be beneficial, it also means that the tokens will be locked up and unavailable for other use during the staking period. To unlock your stakes, you need to pay a certain penalty. The closer your staking period is to completion, the lower your penalty will be.

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_Maximum time decreasing rate is 50%_
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Staking feature in Gladian Ecosystem provides players with an additional way to earn rewards and progress in the game. By taking advantage of staking, players can reduce quest time and training time.
