#SoftStaking

### **What is Soft Staking?**

**Soft Staking** is a passive income feature offered by some cryptocurrency exchanges and platforms (e.g., KuCoin, Binance, OKX) that allows users to earn rewards on their idle crypto assets **without locking them**. Unlike traditional staking, where funds are locked for a fixed period, soft staking lets users keep their assets liquid while still earning staking rewards.

### **How Does Soft Staking Work?**

1. **No Lock-Up Period**: You retain full control of your funds and can trade or withdraw them anytime.

2. **Rewards Distribution**: Rewards are typically paid daily or weekly, based on the platform’s staking policies.

3. **Supported Assets**: Usually available for Proof-of-Stake (PoS) coins like **ETH (after Merge), ADA, DOT, SOL, MATIC, etc.**

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### **How to Activate Soft Staking**

#### **On Exchanges (e.g., KuCoin, Binance, OKX)**

1. **Log in** to your exchange account.

2. **Navigate to "Earn" or "Staking"** section (e.g., "KuCoin Earn" or "Binance Earn").

3. **Select "Soft Staking"** (may also be called "Flexible Staking").

4. **Choose the cryptocurrency** you want to stake (e.g., ETH, ADA, DOT).

5. **Deposit your funds** into the staking pool.

6. **Start earning rewards** automatically (no lock-in required).