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# Depositing STX in Native Staking Pool

### Depositing for Native Staking

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To get started with Native Staking, visit the [StackingDAO app](https://app.stackingdao.com/), connect your preferred Stacks wallet, and select the third option: \
**"Native Staking with BTC Yield."**

The process involves two transaction steps:

1. **Allow Delegation** – Authorises the delegation of your STX to the StackingDAO pool

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**2) Confirm Stake**: Finalises the staking of your STX through the native pool

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Start by clicking **"Allow Delegation."** Once the transaction is signed and confirmed, the UI will automatically update and the button will change to **"Confirm Stake."**

Click **"Confirm Stake"** to sign the second transaction. After confirmation, refresh the page to verify that your STX has been successfully delegated for staking

**Important:**\
Even after the second transaction is confirmed and the UI shows your STX as staked, the tokens **remain in your wallet**until the next staking cycle begins.&#x20;

At this point, they are considered **delegated** but not yet **locked**. The STX will be officially locked—and thus fully staked—at the start of the next cycle.

**For more details, check the tooltip below.**

{% hint style="info" %}
Once a "Stake" transaction is confirmed, the STX allocation is actually only "delegated".

STX staking goes through three phases:

* **Available** – STX is free to use
* **Delegated** – STX is earmarked for staking, but not yet locked
* **Staked (Locked)** – STX is actively participating in a live staking cycle

During the **delegated phase**, your STX is not yet locked and can still be used for other purposes. However, any portion spent before the next cycle begins **won’t be included in staking**.

**Example:** If you delegate 100 STX a week before a new cycle, but later spend 50 STX on an NFT, only the remaining 50 STX will be staked.
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The **minimum amount required for native staking is** **500 STX**. Before confirming, you’ll see an overview with:

* Estimated annual BTC yield
* Expected daily points
* Your BTC reward address

The transaction should confirm within a few seconds.\
By default, BTC rewards will be sent to the Bitcoin address derived from your Stacks wallet. **However, you can specify a custom BTC address during setup**.

Once deposited, your position will appear in the **"Active Positions"** section under the Native Staking tab.

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### Migrating From Other Pools to Stacking DAO Native Pool&#x20;

**The app will detect if you're currently staking STX with another community pool** and guide you through the process of revoking your stake and migrating to the StackingDAO native pool.

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To migrate to StackingDAO’s native pool:

1. Locate your current staking position under **"Active Positions"**
2. Click **"Unstake"** to initiate the revocation
3. After the current cycle ends, and once the unstaking process is complete, you’ll be able to deposit into the StackingDAO native pool

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### Staking Overview

Once your transaction is confirmed, you can view real-time data in the **"Staking Overview"** section.&#x20;

This dashboard provides detailed insight into your staking status, rewards, and cycle progress across the StackingDAO services you’re using.

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