> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://laura-ai-agent.gitbook.io/laura-ai-agent-doc-english/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://laura-ai-agent.gitbook.io/laura-ai-agent-doc-english/getting-started/staking-and-rewards.md).

# Staking and Rewards

The ecosystem will integrate a native staking system on Solana, designed to reward $LAAI holders for their loyalty and active participation. This mechanism drives retention, economic stability, and sustainable growth of the platform.

**How will Staking work?**\
Users will be able to lock their $LAAI tokens in verified and audited smart contracts directly from the official project website. In return, they will receive periodic rewards based on the lock-up duration and the amount committed.

**Key Features**

* **Base Yield (APR):** Estimated 25% per year.
* **Automatic Rewards:** Distributed directly to participating wallets.
* **Flexible Unlocking:** Option for immediate unlock (lower APR) or fixed lock-up (higher APR).
* **Additional Bonuses:** For holding ecosystem NFTs, participating in governance, or engaging in community tasks.

**Special Staking Programs**

* **NFT Staking:** Additional reward percentage and discounts within the platform.
* **Community Staking:** Collective rewards for active communities or strategic partnerships.
* **Premium Access Staking:** Unlock advanced agent features by locking a certain amount of $LAAI.

**Security and Audit**\
All staking contracts will be audited by Certik, ensuring a system that is:

* Secure against vulnerabilities.
* Transparent for all participants.
* Efficient in resource consumption on Solana.

With this system, $LAAI staking will not only be a source of passive income but also a key tool to engage the community, encourage token retention, and strengthen the project’s decentralized economy.

UPDATE 10/17/2025

#### 💎 Staking – Earn Real Passive Rewards

The **$LAAI staking system** is now **live and fully operational** on the official website:\
👉 <https://lauraaiagent.com>

This gives early investors the privilege to **start earning passive rewards immediately**, even before the official market launch of the token.

Users can lock their $LAAI tokens and receive **automatic reward distributions**, allowing them to benefit from the project’s growth from day one.

The staking program marks the first step in building Laura AI Agent’s circular economy, enabling token holders to profit from the ecosystem’s performance while supporting its long-term expansion.