# How to Stake/Unstake BB on Portal

Staking on BounceBit is simple. Here's how to begin earning rewards with your BBTC and BB on the BounceBit network:

1.  Navigate to Portal Stake Page: Begin by selecting the "Stake" option on the menu of Portal or staking page directly at portal.bouncebit.io/stake.

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&#x20;2\. Connect Your Wallet: Click on the “Connect Wallet” button.  Enter the Amount to Stake: Specify the amount to stake, making sure to leave enough balance to cover transaction fees and avoid a "not enough gas" error.

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&#x20;3\. Confirm the Transaction: Click “Confirm” and wait for the transaction to complete.

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Congrats! You successfully staked!

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## Unstaking:

1. To unstake/redeem your LST you have to first request unstaking.&#x20;

On the Unstake-Request tab, enter the amount you wish to unstake and click on "Request Unstake"

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2. Confirm the transaction in your wallet and wait for it to settle on the blockchain.

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3. After one day you will be able to claim your stake on the "Claim" tab.


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