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# How to stake $APE

### 1. Click on \[Ape Staking] → \[$Ape Pool] in the navigation bar.

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### 2. Press the \[Stake] button.

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### 3. Input the quantity you wish to stake and click the \[Confirm] button.

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### 4.After authorizing, click the \[Confirm] button and confirm the transaction in the wallet pop-up window.

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### 5. Wait for the on-chain transaction to complete, and your stake will be successfully placed.

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