# Stake

## Staking: 

Luminite currently offers two earning options: FTSO Delegation and FLR Liquid Staking. Each comes with its benefits and trade-offs, designed to fit different user needs. While FLR Staking offers traditional DeFi-style staking in vetted pools, connecting to the pool through the in-app interface, FTSO Delegation is native to the Flare ecosystem, allowing users to support data providers and earn passive income while retaining control of their tokens. Users should carefully consider the features of each option before deciding which one best suits their goals.

## FLR Liquid Staking

Luminite empowers users to stake their $FLR or $WFLR tokens directly through a seamless in-app experience. By depositing tokens into curated, audited vaults powered by Sceptre, users can earn passive income directly within Luminite, without needing to access the Sceptre interface. The vault is currently offering competitive APYs based on market conditions and vault performance. 

Staked assets remain under the user's control through Luminite's non-custodial design and can be unstaked after a cooldown period, typically 14 days. This feature provides long-term holders with a simple, secure, and efficient way to grow their assets while staying within the Flare ecosystem.

## Staking: FTSO Delegation

For users looking to keep their $FLR tokens accessible while still earning yield, Luminite offers FTSO Delegation. This mechanism allows you to delegate $WFLR or $FLR to Flare data providers who feed real-time price information to the Flare Network. 

Based on the accuracy and performance of these providers, users receive periodic rewards without locking their tokens. Delegation is flexible, and users can adjust or reassign their providers anytime. Luminite simplifies this process with an intuitive UI, enabling both beginners and advanced users to participate in securing the network while earning passive income.

**Here's a clear comparison table between FLR Staking and FTSO Delegation as supported in the Luminite app:**

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="222">Feature</th><th>FLR Staking</th><th>FTSO Delegation</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Feature</strong></td><td><strong>FLR Staking</strong></td><td><strong>FTSO Delegation</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Staking </td><td>Instantly</td><td>Instantly, rewards begin in the next reward epoch</td></tr><tr><td>Unstake Duration</td><td>Requires a cooldown period to withdraw assets, typically 14 days.</td><td>Instant</td></tr><tr><td>Lock Token</td><td>Yes — $FLR or $WFLR is locked</td><td>No, you retain full custody of your tokens</td></tr><tr><td>Token Support</td><td>$FLR and $WFLR</td><td>$FLR and $WFLR</td></tr><tr><td>APY</td><td>Currently >45%, but it may vary depending on sFLR: FLR exchange rate</td><td>Currently up to 8.0%, depending on provider performance</td></tr><tr><td>Fee</td><td><p>A 4.40% buy-in fee is applied during the 23-day snapshot period to protect existing stakers' APR. However, "No Buy-In Fee" events may allow free staking.</p><p>Sceptre also charges a 10% service fee on all rewards, deducted before rewards are added to the pool — the exchange rate you see is what you get.</p></td><td>No fee from the network, provider-dependent</td></tr><tr><td>Providers</td><td>Sceptre</td><td>FTSO data providers</td></tr><tr><td>Redemption period</td><td>After the cooldown period, you have a 2-day window to redeem your WFLR. If you miss this window, your assets are automatically restaked.</td><td>Instant</td></tr></tbody></table>