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# Staking Mechanism

The Qubit staking system allows you to stake $QUBIT tokens to generate [Flares](/qubit-whitepaper/token-and-economy/flares.md), the in-game progression token used to power up your creations.

This mechanism rewards long-term commitment to the ecosystem while reinforcing Qubit’s fair-play-to-own philosophy.

## Why stake $Qubit tokens?

Staking $QUBIT gives you the ability to earn Flares passively.

Staking is optional, you can still earn Flares through gamepla, but if you’re serious about developing characters or participating in the economy, staking helps accelerate progress without breaking fairness.

### Staking Rules (Simplified)

* You must own at least one Character NFT to begin staking.
* Flares can only be earned for Character NFTs, you can stake $QUBIT across one or multiple characters by assigning specific amounts to each one.
* Flares are earned per block, and accumulation continues as long as $QUBIT remains staked.

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How It Works: Step-by-Step

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Connect your wallet

&#x20;Use Immutable Passport or supported wallets.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select a Character NFT

You’ll assign staked tokens to this character only.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Choose amount of $QUBIT to stake

The more you stake, the faster that character earns Flares.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Stake and monitor

Flares are accrued in real-time, per block.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Claim when ready

When you’re ready to collect, you can claim Flares that have accrued for each Character NFT.\
This action triggers a blockchain transaction, which permanently mints the earned whole-unit Flares and attaches them to the selected character.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

{% hint style="danger" %}
Only full Flares (1, 2, etc.) can be claimed. Decimal fractions continue accumulating until they round up to the next full unit.
{% endhint %}

### &#x20;Important Mechanics

* Flares accrue in decimals (e.g. 0.002 Flares per block)
* You can only claim full units (e.g. 1, 2, 3 Flares—not 0.7)
* Unclaimed decimals are retained and continue to grow
* You can adjust or withdraw your stake at any time<br>

### ⚠️ Edge Cases

To ensure fairness and economic consistency, a few important rules apply:

* **Transferring a Character NFT before claiming Flares**\
  If you transfer or sell a Character NFT without first claiming its Flares, those unclaimed Flares are lost permanently. They do not follow the character to the new owner.\
  Instead, they are sent to a Flare Fund—a DAO-governed pool that may be redistributed in the future through events, rewards, or grants.
* **Unclaimed fractions**

  If your character holds less than 1 Flare (e.g. 0.76) at the time of transfer or sale, the fractional can not be claimed. The amount will be allocated to the Flare Fund.

{% hint style="info" %}
Staking isn’t about pay-to-win. It’s about backing what you build—and giving your creations the fuel to grow.
{% endhint %}