> ## 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.

# Polygon Staking

> How staking works on Polygon in Yield.xyz

Polygon staking opportunities including native MATIC staking and DeFi yields.

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## What this covers

* MATIC staking on Polygon
* Validator delegation
* Lifecycle timing

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## Available yields

| Yield ID                       | Description                     |
| ------------------------------ | ------------------------------- |
| `polygon-matic-native-staking` | Native MATIC staking on Polygon |

Query for all Polygon opportunities:

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

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## Required inputs

| Argument           | Required | Description                |
| ------------------ | -------- | -------------------------- |
| `amount`           | Yes      | Amount of MATIC to stake   |
| `validatorAddress` | Yes      | Validator operator address |

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## Actions & lifecycle

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Enter">
    * Call `/actions/enter` with amount and validator
    * Approval + delegation transactions
    * Position active after confirmation
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Exit">
    * Unbonding period applies
    * Track balance lifecycle until claimable
  </Tab>

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

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## Integration model

<Steps>
  <Step title="Fetch yield metadata">
    Get validator options and mechanics.
  </Step>

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

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

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

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## See also

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

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