> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.silverswap.io/spirit-swap/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.silverswap.io/spirit-swap/howto/stake-spirit.md).

# Stake SPIRIT

### Note: staking is deprecated. To earn an interest on your SPIRIT tokens, [lock them](https://layer3.gitbook.io/spirit-swap/howto/inspirit/generate-inspirit) to generate [inSPIRIT](https://layer3.gitbook.io/spirit-swap/inspirit).

## Requirements:

* Have MetaMask set to the Fantom Opera Network
* Have $SPIRIT tokens in your wallet
* Have $FTM in your wallet for gas fees

## 1. Go to SpiritSwap.Finance.

{% embed url="<https://www.spiritswap.finance/>" %}

## 2. Click on "Enter App".

![](https://1831120487-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXVLUYT4_8bBeXXW_1r%2F-MZ4Fr3EsrJNhelqn4xI%2F-MZ4KkjPt-bic6hCEVLo%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=77cb8942-a535-4456-999e-ee7ee1d77192)

## 3. Connect wallet.

![](https://1831120487-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXVLUYT4_8bBeXXW_1r%2F-MZ5ixfvaeNMiH2r-r90%2F-MZ5jopGxiHFgvjEa5SY%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=3026e3f6-03d8-4382-b1f7-d0c92ce3a8d5)

## 4. Click on the "Staking" tab.

![](https://1831120487-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXVLUYT4_8bBeXXW_1r%2F-MZ5ixfvaeNMiH2r-r90%2F-MZ5jSGmnLLdYc9WA2r8%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=09c10c70-d096-4ef3-a63a-c4c6c442c132)

## 5. Approve $SPIRIT tokens.

![](https://1831120487-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXVLUYT4_8bBeXXW_1r%2F-MZBGTwGyaLA-KEQB_ZP%2F-MZBGjaV5ZU744rs4Lfg%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=212894fe-ffbb-4920-89c3-fbd89ce20b74)

## 6. Confirm the transaction in MetaMask.

![](https://1831120487-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXVLUYT4_8bBeXXW_1r%2F-MZ5ixfvaeNMiH2r-r90%2F-MZ5lIVETy347iTZQng2%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=5eaacc32-5a86-443d-928d-60a501a2bd53)

## 7. Select "Deposit".

![](https://1831120487-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXVLUYT4_8bBeXXW_1r%2F-MZBGTwGyaLA-KEQB_ZP%2F-MZBGzUIjiO_a-t-mXfl%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=ee3f55d7-3481-4745-a38f-707306d9703e)

## 8. Select "Max".

![](https://1831120487-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXVLUYT4_8bBeXXW_1r%2F-MZBGTwGyaLA-KEQB_ZP%2F-MZBHEsbUQ0SGHkfo7pj%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=ae9bd82d-0f22-4a72-b018-d078801342f6)

## 9. Select "Confirm".

![](https://1831120487-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXVLUYT4_8bBeXXW_1r%2F-MZBGTwGyaLA-KEQB_ZP%2F-MZBHU3qU3jcjuQrF9Xx%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=6b40e53b-8de2-4a5a-a575-333d4b81a433)

## 10. Confirm the transaction in MetaMask.

![](https://1831120487-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXVLUYT4_8bBeXXW_1r%2F-MZBGTwGyaLA-KEQB_ZP%2F-MZBHgbusx6BHWOjEaCJ%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=ef550892-c6b2-4a6b-a625-08180dc8f66d)