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# Staking

## **A step by step guide to set up a staking pool**

1. Click on this [link](https://www.thrustpad.finance/stake/create). 

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2. **Next you need to enter in the token addresses:**

* **Staking Token Address:** This is the token your holders will need to stake to earn rewards.

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3. Fill in the following

* **Stake Name:** This is the name of the staking pool.
* **Start Date Time:** This is the date your pool opens.
* **End Date Time:** This is the date it closes.
* **Unstake Time:** Your investors can't unstake till this time has passed.
* **Reward APY in EDU:** This is the % reward APY in EDU set by the investor
* **Reward APY in Token:** This is the % reward APY in the Staked Token set by the investor
* **Stake Hardcap:** This is the max amount of tokens that can be staked in your pool.
* **Min Limit to Stake:** This is the minimum amount required to be able to stake in your pool.

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