# How to Stake

Before you start 

* Use the **Coin98 Extension** (on desktop) or the **Coin98 Super Wallet** (on mobile).

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More wallet options are coming soon to enhance your experience. Stay tuned for updates!
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## Get VIC

VIC is supported by a wide range of leading centralized and decentralized exchanges worldwide. Visit the [listings of platforms](https://www.coingecko.com/en/coins/viction#markets) to acquire VIC.

## Connect your wallet

**Step 1:** Visit [**deFusion** ](https://www.defusion.xyz/)site -> Select a pool from the available options on the dashboard to begin staking -> choose **Stake**

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**Step 2:** Choose **Connect Wallet** at the top right corner → choose Coin98 from the wallet list.&#x20;

**Step 3:** Click **Connect** and wait for a couple of moments till the connecting process is finished

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## Stake your VIC

**Step 1:** Enter the desired amount to stake and click Stake&#x20;

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* The minimum amount required to participate in any staking pool is **10 VIC** tokens
* Allows to stake amounts greater than the base capacity of the pool, exceeding the 50,000 VIC threshold
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**Step 2:** Confirm the transaction on both the site and the wallet's pop-up

> Zero gas fee will be applied for the transaction. You don't have to worry about it!

**Step 3:** You may need to wait for the transaction to finalize, after which a notification from the system will appear

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**Step 4:** Staked tokens will be displayed as SVIC tokens in the **Statistics** section below

## Rewards Allocation

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Only pools with **Masternode** status can receive rewards
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The rewards are distributed to participating users of Masternode pools every 30 minutes (approximate 900 blocks).


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