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# Staking

Staking $Shogun is done through [Creator Bid](https://creator.bid/agents/676ef7b23bdebce80077f770)

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Membership in Shogun DAO is token-gated, requiring participants to stake $SHOGUN tokens. Staking unlocks access to the DAO and aligns incentives, as royalties and rewards are distributed based on the proportion of tokens staked.

**Staking Mechanics**

1. **Staking Process:**
   * Users stake their $SHOGUN tokens via the Creator Bid platform.
   * Staked tokens are locked for the duration of the staking period, ensuring commitment.
2. **Royalties and Incentives Distribution:**
   * Rewards are distributed proportionally based on the number of tokens staked relative to the total supply staked.

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#### **Example: Incentive Calculation**

If the administered reward pool totals **$15,000** and **10% of the total token supply** is staked:

* Assume the total token supply is **21,000,000 $SHOGUN**.
* **10% staked** = **2,100,000 $SHOGUN tokens**.

For a user staking **210,000 $SHOGUN tokens** (10% of the staked total):

* Their share of rewards = **(210,000 / 2,100,000) \* $15,000 = $1,500**.

This mechanism incentivizes greater staking, aligning individual interests with the DAO's success.


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