# Staking Process ### **How to Stake FTHM** To stake FTHM, users need to deposit their FTHM tokens into the staking contract via the Fathom platform. This process locks the tokens in the contract, allowing users to earn staking rewards and participate in governance. ### **Lock Positions and Unlocking** Staked FTHM tokens are locked for a predefined period, during which they cannot be withdrawn. After the lock period, users can unlock their tokens by initiating an unlock request, which may have an additional delay before tokens are fully accessible. ### **Rewards and Incentives** Stakers earn rewards based on the amount of FTHM staked and the duration of the stake. Rewards can include additional FTHM tokens and governance privileges. The incentive structure encourages long-term participation and alignment with the protocol’s success. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.fathom.fi/dao/staking-process.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.