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# Staking Types

Every staking pool on DEXRise runs on one of two contract types: **Flexible** or **Locked**. Both types earn rewards the same way — [APR-based, simple interest](/dexrise-documentation/staking/apr-mechanics.md) — but they treat the deposit differently.

## Flexible Staking

A **flexible-term contract** with no time commitment:

* You can withdraw your **deposit plus your rewards at any time**.
* There are **no restrictions** on when or how often you exit.

Flexible staking keeps your capital fully liquid — you decide how long to stay in the pool, from minutes to months.

## Locked Staking

A **fixed-term contract** that commits the deposit for the full staking period:

* The **deposit cannot be withdrawn** until the staking term has completely ended.
* **Rewards are treated separately**: they remain **claimable at any time**, or can be **re-deposited** into the pool if you prefer to keep building your position.

Locked staking suits participants who are confident in their position for the pool's full duration and do not need to touch the deposit before the term ends.

## Side-by-side comparison

|                       | **Flexible**                              | **Locked**                                    |
| --------------------- | ----------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| **Contract term**     | Flexible — exit anytime                   | Fixed — runs to the end of the staking period |
| **Deposit access**    | Withdraw deposit anytime, no restrictions | Withdrawable only after the full term ends    |
| **Reward access**     | Claim anytime                             | Claim anytime                                 |
| **Redeposit rewards** | Yes                                       | Yes                                           |
| **Best suited for**   | Keeping capital liquid                    | Committing a position for the full term       |

{% hint style="info" %}
In both contract types, **rewards are always claimable at any time**. The only difference is when the deposit itself can leave the pool: immediately in Flexible, and after the full term in Locked.
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="info" %}
All stake, withdraw and claim operations execute **directly on-chain** with transparency and security — in both contract types.
{% endhint %}


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