# FLEX Staking

#### How does staking work in Flex Protocol? <a href="#how-does-staking-work-in-earn-protocol" id="how-does-staking-work-in-earn-protocol"></a>

To start staking all you need to do is deposit your FLEX token to the Flex Protocol staking contract. Once done you will start earning a pro rata share of the borrowing and redemption fees in HEXDC and HEX.

#### How much will my staked FLEX token earn? <a href="#how-much-will-my-staked-earn-token-earn" id="how-much-will-my-staked-earn-token-earn"></a>

Your FLEX stake will earn a share of the fees equal to your share of the total FLEX staked, at the instant the fee occurred.

#### Is there a lock-up period? <a href="#is-there-a-lock-up-period" id="is-there-a-lock-up-period"></a>

No, you can withdraw your staked funds at any time.

#### Can I stake HEXDC? <a href="#can-i-stake-pxdc" id="can-i-stake-pxdc"></a>

You can only stake FLEX tokens. HEXDC can be deposited into the [Stability Pool](https://docs.powercity.io/flex-protocol/stability-pool-and-liquidations) instead.

#### Are staked FLEX tokens used to backstop the system (like Maker) or for governance? <a href="#are-staked-earn-tokens-used-to-backstop-the-system-like-maker-or-for-governance" id="are-staked-earn-tokens-used-to-backstop-the-system-like-maker-or-for-governance"></a>

No, staked FLEX are not used to backstop the Flex Protocol system and are not used for governance as there is no Flex governance.