# Staking With Staking, players participate in a process that not only earns them an Annual Percentage Yield (APY) but also unlocks exclusive rewards while engaging in gameplay concurrently. Here’s how it works: 1. $TYT Tokens - Players can stake their $TYT tokens to earn APY and exclusive rewards 2. NFT Staking - In future, players can also stake NFT for bonus rewards. Additional details to be provided once available. \ Essentially, Staking serves as a fundamental process enabling players to grow their wealth while securing the best possible advantage in preparation for the game’s launch. Staking rewards aren’t just prizes; they’re strategic assets, offering players a competitive edge through equipping players with special tools and unique resources to dominate the game from day one.

**Staking Pool Features** By staking $TYT, players can earn treasure shards, which can be merged into treasure chests, unlocking a treasure trove of unique and valuable in-game assets.

Step by step instructions for merging shards into treasure boxes

**How does it work?** There are two methods of Staking available: Team Staking vs Individual Staking. Both approaches offer unique benefits and challenges, and understanding their nuances is crucial for players seeking to maximize their rewards. \ **Individual Staking** \ Individual Staking represents a key feature of Bounty Temple’s ecosystem as a method for players to earn [Treasure Boxes](https://bountytemple.gitbook.io/whitepaper-v1/marketplace-and-tokenomics/treasure-boxes) and Shards at their own pace, according to their unique preference and playstyle–allowing players to make decisions based on personal priorities. \ Through this approach, players can take action with full autonomy and flexibility based on their Staking objectives: with the magnitude of the rewards reaped directly correlating to the level of effort exerted. **Team Staking** However, at its core, Staking within Bounty Temple serves as a catalyst for collaboration, bringing together players from around the globe to form alliances and exchange insights–with the added allure of compounded rewards to be achieved through collaborative gameplay.\ \ The end result would ideally be a competitive environment for the gaming community to leverage their combined resources and expertise to amplify the collective rewards.
Possibly the most attractive benefits for team staking is that: When staking targets are hit, leaders get to mint treasure boxes while members enjoy extra APY. Naturally, by forming alliances and pooling resources, players can maximize staking efforts through participating in guild wars and unlock greater rewards collectively. **Achieve Team Staking Targets to Unlock Exclusive Rewards!** Participate in any team staking to **enjoy bonus APY** whenever a team leader hits a staking target!