> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wildforest.gitbook.io/whitepaper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wildforest.gitbook.io/whitepaper/wild-forest-tokenomics/token-share-program/usdwf-token-staking.md).

# $WF Token Staking

In Wild Forest, we promote a **soft staking mechanism** that provides benefits to loyal holders while allowing them to withdraw at any time.

All **$WF tokens** deposited into the game account are converted into off-chain tokens and are considered **staked**. Deposited $WF can be **withdrawn** after a **3-day cooldown period** (*Deposit rules to be released soon*).

Players are assigned to one of nine Tiers based on the total amount of $WF tokens staked. Each Tier increases Referral earnings and offers shorter vesting periods for withdrawing tokens earned through the Token Share Program.

> *Wild Token Pool rewards are distributed proportionally to the amount of $WF tokens staked, regardless of Tier.*

By default, all players participate in the Basic Tier of the Referral Program and earn share a basic bonus of all in-game $WF transactions of their referrals. Once players join the ecosystem by staking $WF tokens, they also benefit from the Wild Token Pool, earning a share of all $WF transactions in the game.

As stated before, token stakers benefit from two revenue streams:

* **Referral rewards:** Generated from $WF transactions from their direct invitees.
* **Wild Token Pool:** A share of every token spent across the game and distributed to token stakers proportionally to their stake.