> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://yieldxyz.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Optimism Staking

> How staking works on Optimism in Yield.xyz

Optimism is an Ethereum L2 using optimistic rollups. Staking opportunities on Optimism are exposed through the standard Yield.xyz integration model.

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## What this covers

* Staking and yield opportunities on Optimism
* Lifecycle timing

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## Available yields

Query the catalog for current Optimism staking opportunities:

```bash theme={null}
curl --request GET \
  --url 'https://api.yield.xyz/v1/yields?network=optimism' \
  --header 'accept: application/json' \
  --header 'x-api-key: <API_KEY>'
```

<Info>
  Schemas and required arguments come from yield metadata. Current availability comes from the [Providers catalog](/api-reference/ProvidersController_getProviders).
</Info>

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## Integration model

<Steps>
  <Step title="Fetch yield metadata">
    Get required arguments and mechanics.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Request action">
    Call `enter`, `exit`, or `manage`.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Sign & submit">
    Execute ordered transactions.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Track balances">
    Monitor lifecycle states.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## See also

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="EVM Overview" icon="cube" href="/documentation/coverage/supported-yields/staking/evm/index">
    All EVM staking
  </Card>
</CardGroup>