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# Arbitrum GRT Staking

> How GRT staking works on Arbitrum via Yield.xyz

The Graph (GRT) staking on Arbitrum with indexer delegation.

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## What this yield is

* **Asset**: GRT (The Graph token on Arbitrum)
* **Mechanism**: Delegate GRT to indexers
* **Rewards**: Query fee sharing and indexing rewards
* **Unbonding**: 28-day thawing period

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## Available yields

| Yield ID                      | Description                          |
| ----------------------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| `arbitrum-grt-native-staking` | Delegate GRT to indexers on Arbitrum |

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## Required inputs

| Argument           | Required | Description               |
| ------------------ | -------- | ------------------------- |
| `amount`           | Yes      | Amount of GRT to delegate |
| `validatorAddress` | Yes      | Indexer address           |

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## Actions & lifecycle

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Enter">
    * Approval transaction (if needed)
    * Delegation transaction
    * Position active after confirmation
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Exit">
    * Undelegation initiates 28-day thawing
    * No rewards during thawing
    * Claim after thawing completes
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Manage">
    * Claim rewards
    * Redelegate to different indexer
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

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## Example flow

<CodeGroup>
  ```bash Get yield metadata theme={null}
  curl --request GET \
    --url https://api.yield.xyz/v1/yields/arbitrum-grt-native-staking \
    --header 'accept: application/json' \
    --header 'x-api-key: <API_KEY>'
  ```

  ```bash Enter staking theme={null}
  curl --request POST \
    --url https://api.yield.xyz/v1/actions/enter \
    --header 'accept: application/json' \
    --header 'content-type: application/json' \
    --header 'x-api-key: <API_KEY>' \
    --data '{
      "yieldId": "arbitrum-grt-native-staking",
      "address": "0xYOUR_ADDRESS",
      "arguments": {
        "amount": "1000",
        "validatorAddress": "0xINDEXER"
      }
    }'
  ```
</CodeGroup>

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## Operational notes

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="28-day thawing">
    GRT has a 28-day thawing period. Plan exits accordingly.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Indexer selection">
    Indexer performance varies. Use validators endpoint to review metrics.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## See also

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Ethereum GRT" icon="ethereum" href="/documentation/coverage/supported-yields/staking/evm/ethereum">
    GRT on Ethereum mainnet
  </Card>

  <Card title="EVM Overview" icon="cube" href="/documentation/coverage/supported-yields/staking/evm">
    All EVM staking
  </Card>
</CardGroup>