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# Tier 2 & 3: How to Stake DROPS

The following page details how to stake and earn DROPS through tiers 2 & 3.

## Selecting a Tier 

There are 2 Tiers of staking, begin by choosing a tier that is right for you. 

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>TIER 2</strong></td><td><p><em>Minimum Deposit:</em> </p><p>50,000 DROPS</p></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>TIER 3</strong></td><td><em>No Minimum Deposit</em></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

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## Joining Tier 2&#x20;

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**To join tier 2, begin by making sure that you hold at least 50,000 DROPS in your wallet.**
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Then, navigate to the following link and connect your wallet.

{% embed url="<https://app.drops.site/tier-2>" %}
Link to DROPS Tier 2 Staking
{% endembed %}

In the “Enter Amount” box, enter the amount of $DROPS you wish to stake.&#x20;

**This amount must be greater than or equal to 50,000 $DROPS.**

Finally, **click the “Stake Drops” button** and **confirm the transaction** in your wallet.&#x20;

**You are now earning!**

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## Joining Tier 3

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There is **no minimum stake requirement to join tier 3.** Holders of all sizes are welcome.
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Then, navigate to the following link and connect your wallet.

{% embed url="<https://app.drops.site/tier-3>" %}
Lin to DROPS Tier 3 Staking&#x20;
{% endembed %}

**In the “Enter Amount” box, enter the amount of $DROPS you wish to stake.**

Finally, **click the “Stake Drops” button** and **confirm the transaction** in your wallet.

**You are now earning!**

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## Claiming Rewards

**Staking rewards for both tier 2 and tier 3 can be claimed at any time.**

To claim your staking rewards, **navigate to the tier in which you are staked** and **click the “Claim Reward” button.**

**Confirm the transaction in your wallet**, and your rewards are claimed!

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## Withdrawing Staked Tokens

**Staked tokens for both tier 2 and tier 3 can be withdrawn at any time.**

To withdraw your staked tokens, **navigate to the tier in which you are staked** and click the **“Withdraw” button.**

**Confirm the transaction in your wallet,** and your tokens are withdrawn!&#x20;

When withdrawing your tokens from the staking pool, **your rewards will automatically be claimed to your wallet.**