# GBL Stake Imagine your GBL tokens working for you, growing over time while contributing to a thriving and balanced ecosystem. With **GBL Stake**, you can do just that—turning your holdings into a productive asset through a simple and rewarding process. Here’s how it works: when you stake your HBL tokens, you earn rewards based on three factors—**the Annual Percentage Yield (APY), the number of GBL tokens staked, and the duration of your stake.** Over the staking period, your rewards steadily accrue, becoming available for claim once the staking term ends. At the conclusion of the staking period, you can use the **"CLAIM"** button to retrieve your original staked tokens plus the rewards you’ve earned. This straightforward process makes staking a hassle-free way to grow your holdings while participating in the health of the ecosystem. **Staking Flexibility at Your Fingertips** GBL Stake puts you in control. Whether you want to stake a small portion of your tokens or go all in, the choice is yours. Use the **"Max"** button to automatically fill the staking amount field with all available tokens from your balance, or enter any custom amount that fits your goals. However, staking is about more than just individual rewards. It’s about ensuring sustainability for the entire GBL ecosystem. That’s why the **"Available Staking Rewards"** are carefully managed, reflecting the collective decisions of the community through **DAO voting.** This decentralized approach empowers users to shape the staking program, ensuring it aligns with the ecosystem's needs and priorities. **Building a Fair and Balanced Ecosystem** In cases where the **"Available Staking Rewards"** reach zero, new staking is temporarily paused until more rewards are allocated by the DAO. This ensures fairness and prevents overextension of the system—key elements of GBL Stake’s commitment to creating a balanced and transparent platform. By staking your GBL tokens, you’re not just earning rewards—you’re playing an active role in maintaining the health and sustainability of the GBL ecosystem. Whether you’re a seasoned DeFi enthusiast or a newcomer looking to make the most of your tokens, GBL Stake offers a reliable, community-driven way to grow your assets while contributing to the ecosystem’s long-term success. Start staking today, and let your GBL tokens work for you. Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient digital future. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.waveswaps.com/stakes/gbl-stake.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.