> ## Documentation Index
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# Akash AKT Staking

> How AKT staking works on Akash via Yield.xyz

Akash AKT staking with validator delegation.

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## What this yield is

* **Asset**: AKT (native Akash token)
* **Mechanism**: Delegate AKT to validators
* **Rewards**: Block rewards
* **Unbonding**: 21-day unbonding period

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## Available yields

| Yield ID                   | Description           |
| -------------------------- | --------------------- |
| `akash-akt-native-staking` | Native AKT delegation |

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## Required inputs

| Argument           | Required | Description                                  |
| ------------------ | -------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| `amount`           | Yes      | Amount of AKT to stake                       |
| `validatorAddress` | Yes      | Validator operator address (akashvaloper...) |

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## Actions & lifecycle

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Enter">
    * Single delegation transaction
    * Rewards begin immediately
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Exit">
    * 21-day unbonding period
  </Tab>

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

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## Example flow

<CodeGroup>
  ```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": "akash-akt-native-staking",
      "address": "akash1YOUR_ADDRESS",
      "arguments": {
        "amount": "100",
        "validatorAddress": "akashvaloperVALIDATOR"
      }
    }'
  ```
</CodeGroup>

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## See also

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