> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.level.finance/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.level.finance/tutorials/dao-tutorials/dao-staking-lgo-rewards.md).

# DAO Staking (LGO rewards)

LVL tokens can be staked to earn LGO, the governance token of LEVEL. Holding LGO grants you governance rights over the ecosystem and management rights of the DAO Treasury.

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For more information, see [**LGO Governance Token**](/tokenomics/lgo-governance-token.md)
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## **LVL token**

### **Staking your LVL**

1. **Connect** your wallet
2. **Navigate** to the [LEVEL DAO page](https://dao.level.finance/dao-staking)
3. In the LVL Staking section, click "**DEPOSIT**"
4. &#x20;Enter the Amount of LVL you want to stake
5. Click ‘**APPROVE**’ and confirm the pop-up transaction in your wallet
6. Click ‘**DEPOSIT**’ and confirm the pop-up transaction in your wallet
7. Once confirmed in your wallet, you will see a ‘Transaction Complete' pop-up on the LEVEL UI after a few seconds. Your LVL is now staked and earning LGO!

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### **Unstaking your LVL**

1. **Connect** your wallet
2. **Navigate** to the [LEVEL DAO page](https://dao.level.finance/dao-staking)
3. In the LVL section, click ‘**WITHDRAW**’ and enter the amount of LVL you want to unstake
4. Click ‘**WITHDRAW’** again and confirm the pop-up transaction in your wallet
5. Once confirmed in your wallet, you will see a "Transaction Completed" pop-up on the LEVEL UI after a few seconds. Your LVL is now unstaked and no longer earning LGO.

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Note: if you stake additional LVL tokens or unstake LVL tokens, your unclaimed LGO rewards will be automatically claimed
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## LVL/USDT LP

### **Staking your LVL/USDT**

1. **Connect** your wallet
2. **Navigate** to the [LEVEL DAO page](https://dao.level.finance/dao-staking)
3. In the LVL/USDT LP Staking section, click '**DEPOSIT**'
4. Enter the Amount of LVL/USDT LP you want to stake
5. Click ‘**APPROVE**’ and confirm the pop-up transaction in your wallet
6. Click ‘**DEPOSIT**’ and confirm the pop-up transaction in your wallet
7. Once confirmed in your wallet, you will see a ‘Transaction Complete' pop-up on the LEVEL UI after a few seconds. Your LVL/USDT LP is now staked and earning LGO!

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### **Unstaking your LVL/USDT LP**

1. **Connect** your wallet
2. **Navigate** to the [LEVEL DAO page](https://dao.level.finance/dao-staking)
3. In the LVL/USDT LP section, click ‘**WITHDRAW**’ and enter the amount of LVL you want to unstake
4. Click ‘**WITHDRAW’** again and confirm the pop-up transaction in your wallet
5. Once confirmed in your wallet, you will see a "Transaction Completed" pop-up on the LEVEL UI after a few seconds. Your LVL is now unstaked and no longer earning LGO.

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Note: if you stake additional LVL/USDT LP or unstake LVL/USDT LP, your unclaimed LGO rewards will be automatically claimed
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### **Claiming LGO**

1. **Connect** your wallet
2. **Navigate** to the [LEVEL DAO page](https://dao.level.finance/dao-staking)
3. In the Claimable rewards section, click ‘**CLAIM’** and confirm the pop-up transaction in your wallet
4. Once confirmed in your wallet, you will see a "Transaction Completed" pop-up on the LEVEL UI after a few seconds.

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