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# FLOW staking

> Stake FLOW tokens and manage delegations.

Flow is a fast, decentralized, and developer-friendly blockchain, designed as the foundation for a new generation of games and apps. Flow apps keep users in control of their own data, create new kinds of digital assets tradable on open markets, and build open economies owned by the users that help make them valuable.

The Flow token (FLOW) is the native currency for the Flow network. Token holders collect rewards by staking their FLOW and working to secure the network.

## Definitions

* **Unlocked Flow tokens** — FLOW that is available for immediate withdrawal and deposits. Flow rewards are a type of unlocked Flow token.
* **Locked Flow tokens** — Unvested FLOW tokens that vest over time.

## Key features

Anchorage Digital offers support for Flow custody and staking. Clients may:

* Create deposit addresses and withdraw unlocked FLOW
* Custody locked FLOW that is subject to a vesting schedule
* Delegate FLOW to Anchorage Digital or third-party validators
* Re-delegate FLOW rewards automatically
* Collect Flow rewards and unlocked Flow when FLOW starts to vest
* Operate their own Flow validator and stake from Anchorage Digital custody
* Lease tokens from Dapper Labs and operate a validator using Anchorage Digital

## Moving Flow tokens to Anchorage Digital

### If you hold unlocked Flow tokens

<Steps>
  <Step title="Contact your client experience manager">
    Contact your Anchorage Digital client experience manager and specify the Anchorage Digital vault that you want to hold FLOW tokens.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable deposits and withdrawals">
    Anchorage Digital will enable Flow for deposits and withdrawals for your organization.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a deposit address">
    You can create a Flow deposit address from your Anchorage Digital vault.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### If you hold locked Flow tokens in self-custody, another custody provider, or Dapper Labs

<Steps>
  <Step title="Contact your client experience manager">
    Contact your Anchorage Digital client experience manager and specify the Anchorage Digital vault that you want to hold FLOW tokens.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Coordinate custody transfer">
    If applicable, Anchorage Digital will share your new Flow address with your custody provider and confirm with them that you wish to custody with Anchorage Digital.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Unstake your FLOW tokens">
    Unstake your FLOW tokens with your custody provider or from self-custody, if applicable. After you unstake, wait one to two weeks for the unbonding period. Please complete your unstake transaction right before the epoch ends on Tuesdays 8am PST to minimize your waiting time.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Coordinate with Dapper Labs (if applicable)">
    If applicable, you will co-authorize a transaction with Dapper Labs to unlock your FLOW, transfer FLOW back to Dapper Labs, and Dapper Labs will redeliver your locked FLOW to your Anchorage Digital vault.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm custody transfer">
    Your new vesting contract is now in safe Anchorage Digital custody and your balance will be updated within 48 hours.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Participating in Flow staking

Anchorage Digital supports staking on the Flow blockchain. You will be able to participate by delegating your Flow assets to a validator and collect rewards for keeping the network secure.

From the Anchorage Digital app, you can delegate and undelegate your Flow tokens to either the Anchorage Digital validator or a third-party validator. If you have locked Flow, you will be able to delegate your locked Flow and collect rewards.

For further questions related to Flow (FLOW), please contact your client experience manager.