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# MEZO staking

> Lock BTC in the Mezo network.

Mezo is an EVM-compatible protocol that allows users to engage in a variety of DeFi activities using BTC, such as staking, borrowing, and lending, without needing to sell BTC. Mezo empowers BTC holders to put their assets to work and generate returns while maintaining their exposure.

## Overview

### What is MEZO?

Mezo enables BTC holders to bridge BTC to the Mezo network, lock assets to earn rewards, and participate in governance by pairing veBTC and veMEZO NFTs.

### How to receive your MEZO\_MEZO token distribution

Create a `MEZO_MEZO` wallet in your Anchorage organization and vault, then reach out to your Client Experience or Relationship Manager to set up distributions via Atlas.

### MEZO support on Anchorage Digital vs. Porto

* You can lock/stake BTC and MEZO on both Anchorage Digital and Porto.
* You can provide liquidity to pools on Mezo from Porto only. By providing liquidity and staking your LP position, you can earn more rewards from Porto.

### What happens with MEZO staking?

**BTC:**

* Users can bridge BTC to Mezo to receive BTC\_MEZO.
* Users can use their bridged BTC\_MEZO to stake and receive a veBTC NFT that represents your locked BTC.
* Users can pair your veBTC and veMEZO to boost rewards and vote on staking gauges.

**MEZO:**

* Users can use MEZO to stake and receive a veMEZO NFT that represents your locked MEZO.
* Withdraw your MEZO from veMEZO after the staking duration period completes.
* You must have a small amount of BTC\_MEZO in your wallet in order to lock MEZO.

## Important considerations

<Warning>
  Use `anchorage.mezo.org` to access the Mezo dapp for Anchorage. `mezo.org` is the dapp found on the Mezo website but is not updated to work with Anchorage.
</Warning>

<Warning>
  Locking your BTC\_MEZO for any duration locks your funds for the entire duration. Mezo does not allow unlocking before the lock period ends.
</Warning>

<Warning>
  The minimum amount of BTC to bridge from the Bitcoin to Mezo network is 0.01 BTC.
</Warning>

<Info>
  Anchorage does NOT support MUSD borrowing on Anchorage Digital — you can use these features on Porto.
</Info>

<Info>
  Transfers of your veBTC or veMEZO NFT must be initiated from the Anchorage iOS app (not the Anchorage client dashboard).
</Info>

## Step 1: Connect Mezo to your Anchorage account

<Steps>
  <Step title="Log in to Anchorage Digital">
    Log in to your Anchorage Digital account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a MEZO wallet">
    Create a `MEZO_MEZO` wallet under the vault you wish to use. We will call this wallet "Mezo Wallet #1."
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Mezo as a connected app">
    Go to **Web3 > Add an App**. Select **Mezo** from the app dropdown. Choose the vaults with MEZO to connect. Add Mezo to the allowlist.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect via WalletConnect">
    Go to `anchorage.mezo.org` and tap **Sign-in**. Click **Continue with Porto**, then click **WalletConnect**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Scan the QR code">
    Go to your Anchorage iOS app and tap on the QR code button in the top right portion of the screen. Scan the QR code on the `anchorage.mezo.org` website.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select your wallet">
    Select "Mezo Wallet #1" as the wallet to connect to the Mezo dapp.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Accept terms">
    Accept the Terms of Service on the Mezo dapp. Create a username or skip to the Mezo dapp homepage.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Bridging BTC

### Bridge BTC from the Bitcoin network to the Mezo network

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect to Mezo">
    Follow the steps to connect Mezo to your Anchorage account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create a Mezo deposit address">
    From the Mezo dapp homepage, click on **Deposit**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter bridge amount">
    Enter the amount of BTC you wish to bridge to Mezo.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Send BTC">
    Copy the BTC address and send your BTC to the Mezo address. After you send the BTC to the Mezo address, Mezo will send BTC\_MEZO to your Mezo address.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Bridge BTC back from the Mezo network to the Bitcoin network

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect to Mezo">
    Follow the steps to connect Mezo to your Anchorage account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Initiate withdrawal">
    From the Mezo dapp homepage, click on **Withdraw**. Enter the amount of BTC you want to bridge from Mezo back to the Bitcoin network.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter BTC destination address">
    Enter the BTC address that you wish to send the bridged BTC to. Click **Continue**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Approve and confirm">
    Click on **Approve BTC for withdraw**. From the Anchorage iOS wallet, quorum approve the operation. Mezo will send the BTC back to your specified BTC address.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Staking or locking BTC

### Locking BTC\_MEZO to receive rewards

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect to Mezo">
    Follow the steps to connect Mezo to your Anchorage account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Initiate lock">
    After you bridge BTC from the Bitcoin network to the Mezo network, you will see your BTC on Mezo from the Mezo dapp. From the Mezo dapp homepage, click on **Lock**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter lock details">
    Enter the amount of BTC\_MEZO you wish to lock. Enter the staking duration: 6, 13, 20, or 27 days.

    <Warning>Locking your BTC\_MEZO for any duration locks your funds for the entire duration. Mezo does not allow unlocking before the lock period ends.</Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Approve the lock">
    Click the **Lock** button, then click **Approve**. Go to your Anchorage iOS app to quorum approve the operation. After you quorum approve, you may have to refresh the Mezo dapp to proceed to the next step.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete the lock">
    Go back to the Mezo dapp and click the **Lock** button again. Go to your Anchorage iOS app to quorum approve the operation. After you quorum approve, the Mezo dapp will display your locked BTC as a veBTC NFT.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Withdraw BTC\_MEZO from veBTC

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect to Mezo">
    Follow the steps to connect Mezo to your Anchorage account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Initiate withdrawal">
    After you lock your BTC\_MEZO, you will see your veBTC on Mezo from the Mezo dapp. Click on **Withdraw All**, then click **Claim**, then click **Withdraw**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Approve">
    Go to your Anchorage iOS app to quorum approve the operation. Have your team members quorum approve the operation from the Anchorage iOS app. Anchorage will risk review the operation. The withdraw will complete.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Claim BTC\_MEZO from veBTC

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect to Mezo">
    Follow the steps to connect Mezo to your Anchorage account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Claim">
    After you lock your BTC\_MEZO, you will see your veBTC on Mezo from the Mezo dapp. Click on **Claim**, then click the **Claim** button in the modal. The claim will complete.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Staking or locking MEZO

### Locking MEZO\_MEZO

<Note>You must hold MEZO\_MEZO and BTC\_MEZO (for fees) in your wallet before you can lock.</Note>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect to Mezo">
    Follow the steps to connect Mezo to your Anchorage account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Initiate lock">
    From the Mezo dapp homepage, click on **Lock**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter lock details">
    Enter the amount of MEZO\_MEZO you wish to lock and the staking duration.

    <Warning>Locking your MEZO\_MEZO for any duration locks your funds for the entire duration. Mezo does not allow unlocking before the lock period ends.</Warning>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Approve the lock">
    Click the **Lock** button, then click **Approve**. Go to your Anchorage iOS app to quorum approve the operation. After you quorum approve, you may have to refresh the Mezo dapp to proceed to the next step.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Complete the lock">
    Go back to the Mezo dapp and click the **Lock** button again. Go to your Anchorage iOS app to quorum approve the operation. After you quorum approve, the Mezo dapp will display your locked MEZO as a veMEZO NFT.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Withdraw MEZO\_MEZO from veMEZO

<Steps>
  <Step title="Connect to Mezo">
    Follow the steps to connect Mezo to your Anchorage account.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Initiate withdrawal">
    After you lock your MEZO\_MEZO, you will see your veMEZO on Mezo from the Mezo dapp. Click on **Withdraw All**, then click **Claim**, then click **Withdraw**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Approve">
    Go to your Anchorage iOS app to quorum approve the operation. Have your team members quorum approve the operation from the Anchorage iOS app. Anchorage will risk review the operation. The withdraw will complete.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## View your veBTC or veMEZO NFT

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to your vault">
    Go to your Anchorage vault where you hold the NFT.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click the NFT tab">
    Find the tabs for **Assets** and **NFT**, then click on **NFT**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="View your NFTs">
    You will see your list of veBTC or veMEZO NFTs.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Pair & boosting

### Pair your veBTC or veMEZO NFT

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to the Lock tab">
    Go to the `anchorage.mezo.org` dapp. Click on the **Lock** tab on the sidebar.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Manage your veMEZO">
    Click on **Manage** next to the veMEZO you want to pair.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Pair and boost">
    Tap on the **Pair & boost** button. Select the veBTC and veMEZO NFT you wish to pair. Click on the **Pair & boost** button.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create gauge">
    Click on the **Create Gauge** button to start signing the transactions to pair.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Vote and apply boost">
    Click the **Vote** button under Step 2: Vote on boost gauge. After your vote is confirmed, click on the **Apply boost** button in Step 3: Apply boost. You will see a confirmation screen showing your veBTC boosted from your veMEZO and your associated voting power.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Voting

### Vote on staking gauges with your veBTC NFT

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to the Vote tab">
    Click on the **Vote** tab on the sidebar after you pair and boost your veBTC.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Manage your veBTC">
    Click on the **Manage** button next to your veBTC.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Allocate voting power">
    Allocate 100% of your voting power to the BTC/MUSD staking gauge.

    <Note>This is the only staking gauge approved for Anchorage.</Note>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit vote">
    Click on **Submit vote** and sign the transaction from your Anchorage iOS app. View the "Vote completed" confirmation screen after your vote transaction completes.
  </Step>
</Steps>