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# Staking

## What is Staking

**Stakers can stake their METF tokens on the MM ETF site to earn staking rewards.** The staking rewards come from the **proceed from bond sales**, and can vary based on the number of METF staked in the protocol and the **reward rate** set by monetary policy.

**Staking is a passive, long-term strategy.** The increase in your stake of METF translates into a constantly falling cost basis converging on zero. This means even if the market price of METF drops below your initial purchase price, given a long enough staking period, the increase in your staked METF balance should eventually outpace the fall in price.