# How To Stake

**Method 1: Using the Avely DApp**

* Go to [Avely](https://dapp.avely.fi/).
* Connect your wallet (you can use ZilPay - [zilpay.io](https://zilpay.io), a popular Zilliqa wallet).

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* Enter the amount of ZIL you want to stake and click the "Stake" button.

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#### Method 2: Using the ZilPay Wallet with the Avely DApp

* Open the ZilPay wallet.
* Click the “Stake” button.

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* Enter the amount of ZIL you wish to stake in the input field.

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* Confirm by clicking the “Stake” button.

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* You will receive stZIL tokens, which represent your staked ZIL, available for use in DeFi. These tokens are liquid staking tokens, meaning they can be used in DeFi activities while your ZIL remains staked.

If you don't see the stZIL token in your wallet for some reason, you can add it manually as a custom token. The token address is: zil1umc54ly88xjw4599gtq860le0qvsuwuj72s246. After this, your balance will be displayed.