# Staking

*Crypto & Digital Assets — Finicade finance glossary*

Staking locks tokens as collateral to help secure a proof-of-stake network, earning a share of new issuance and fees. The advertised yield is usually nominal: if the network is issuing new tokens to pay you, part of your return is dilution of everyone else rather than real income. Liquid staking issues a tradeable receipt token so the position stays usable, which is convenient and adds a layer of smart contract risk.

**Also known as:** crypto staking, liquid staking, staking rewards

**Related terms:** [Proof of Stake](https://finicade.com/glossary/proof-of-stake), [Validator](https://finicade.com/glossary/validator), [Yield Farming](https://finicade.com/glossary/yield-farming), [DeFi](https://finicade.com/glossary/defi), [Liquidation](https://finicade.com/glossary/liquidation)

Source: https://finicade.com/glossary/staking