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# Band Protocol BAND Staking

> How BAND staking works on Band Protocol via Yield.xyz

Band Protocol BAND staking with validator delegation.

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## What this yield is

* **Asset**: BAND (native Band Protocol token)
* **Mechanism**: Delegate BAND to validators
* **Rewards**: Block rewards + oracle service fees
* **Unbonding**: 21-day unbonding period

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## Available yields

| Yield ID                   | Description            |
| -------------------------- | ---------------------- |
| `band-band-native-staking` | Native BAND delegation |

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## Required inputs

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

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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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## See also

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