> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guide.rhea.finance/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guide.rhea.finance/x-chain-guides/staking.md).

# Staking

Protocol revenue sharing model

First, make sure that you are connected to Ref Finance with your wallet.

### Step 1: Click on xREF and select Stake

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### Step 2: Enter the amount of REF tokens you want to stake

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### Step 3: Approve the transaction (i.e. using NEAR wallet)

![](https://2480407424-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhIB0bSr6nOBfTiANqT-2910905616%2Fuploads%2FUMVxPcZNuF1amnboA4nW%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-03-07%20at%2023.36.21.png?alt=media\&token=4cfa672f-4a1e-4228-b937-7d45fd7ac6cb)

## Track your xREF balance

And how much REF you will get by unstaking

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## Unstake

### Click on xREF and select Unstake. Enter the amount of xREF tokens you want to unstake.&#x20;

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### Approve the transaction (i.e. using NEAR wallet)

![](https://2480407424-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhIB0bSr6nOBfTiANqT-2910905616%2Fuploads%2FUMVxPcZNuF1amnboA4nW%2FScreen%20Shot%202022-03-07%20at%2023.36.21.png?alt=media\&token=4cfa672f-4a1e-4228-b937-7d45fd7ac6cb)