> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://openfi.gitbook.io/openfi/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://openfi.gitbook.io/openfi/protocol-overview/quick-guide-to-openfi/staking-and-unstaking.md).

# Staking and Unstaking

The logic of staking is relatively simple. Staking is the main source of revenue for users who participate in OpenFi. It is designed to reward OpenFi consensus holders and <mark style="color:red;">$OPEN</mark> holders. For participants, the best way to generate passive income is to hold $OPEN for a long time. The protocol will automatically distribute and compound interest.

After entering the official website and selecting "staking", participants can send $OPEN tokens they hold into the staking contract, and at the same time, they will get <mark style="color:red;">$sOPEN</mark> at a ratio of 1:1. <mark style="color:red;">$sOPEN</mark> is a credential for users who participated in staking, and it has no other purpose other than holding. Vice versa, when the user releases the mortgage, they will send <mark style="color:red;">$sOPEN</mark> to the staking contract and get $OPEN at a 1:1 ratio.

## The coinage principle of $OPEN tokens

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