# Staking: Earn, Hold, Multiply $MERK staking is designed to **reward long-term holders and early believers**, with a structured **two-phase staking model** offering high APY returns. ### **Phase 1: Presale Staking (10% of Supply)** The first staking pool opens **exclusively for presale participants**. Those who stake early **earn rewards before $MERK even launches on the market.J** Buy and Stake $MERK now: 🔥 **Up to 3000% APY** (*subject to pool participation*) \ ✅ Rewards accumulate from day one\ ✅ Limited allocation – first come, first served\ ✅ **15-day lock period** – Rewards can be claimed after this period (If the presale has ended)\ ✅ **Depositing again resets the lock timer** ### **Phase 2: Main Staking (15% of Supply)** After launch, a **new staking pool** opens with a **larger reward allocation**, allowing the entire community to **stake, hold, and earn.** 🔒 **15-day lock period** – Ensuring fair reward distribution\ ✅ **Flexible staking mechanics**\ 🦡 **Designed for long-term holders** {% hint style="warning" %} **Staking is exclusive to Ethereum. While $MERK can be purchased from multiple chains, all staking rewards and claims will be processed on the Ethereum network.** {% endhint %} --- # 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.meerkat.wtf/meerkat-ecosystem/staking-earn-hold-multiply.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.