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# Stake Blobber

In the context of Blobbers, staking serves as a means to allocate storage resources in exchange for ZCN Rewards.

### Instructions

1. To begin, navigate to the Chimney dashboard and locate the 'Stake' option. The stake section is highlighted in the black box in the screenshot below.

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2. The application will then display your current stake details.&#x20;

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These details consist of the following components:

\- Total Stake Amount: Amount Totally Staked to blobber and validator for rewards\
\- Claimable Staking Rewards: Rewards Generated by Staking\
\- Validator Stakes: Amount Staked to Validators for validating challenges\
\- Blobber Stakes: Amount Staked to Blobbers for storing store user data files.\
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3. To initiate the staking process, click on the 'Add Stake' button. This button is also highlighted in the screenshot below.

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4. Next, you'll be prompted to choose whether you wish to stake with a Blobber or Validator. Make your selection and proceed to the next step.

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5. Specify the amount you want to stake, and then click 'Next' to continue.

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6. Confirm your stake amount, as well as any associated transaction fees, by clicking on 'Confirm and Stake.'

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The terms mentioned in the screenshot are as follows:

* Add Stake: The sum you intend to stake.
* Fees: The fees associated with staking to Blobbers and Validators.
* Current Total: The total amount currently staked with either Blobbers or Validators.
* Future Total: The projected total after your staking contribution.

7. To complete the staking process, you can either pay for the stake amount using your wallet balance or purchase ZCN tokens using a credit card or ERC-20 Tokens.

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8. Within seconds, Chimney will successfully submit your stake to the Blobber.

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9. Finally, the total stake amount you've allocated will be reflected on the Chimney dashboard's stake page. For further clarity, please refer to the screenshot below:

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