# Staking

> Systems for locking or delegating assets to participate or earn rewards.

- Canonical page: [Staking](https://www.qrlecosystem.com/capabilities/staking/)

## Projects
- [QuantaPool](https://www.qrlecosystem.com/projects/quantapool/index.html.md): A decentralized QRL liquid staking protocol for staking QRL, receiving stQRL, and earning validator rewards while staying liquid.
- [Squirrel Game](https://www.qrlecosystem.com/projects/squirrel-game/index.html.md): An on-chain strategy game on the QRL 2.0 testnet where Quantum Computer NFTs mine qBTC and Squirrel NFTs tax or steal it, with Hyperion contracts for minting, staking, traits, yield accounting, and commit-reveal randomness.