# Staking FAQ 1. **Is** t**here a minimum amount I need to stake?** * There is no minimum amount required to stake $CHOKE 2. **Is my staked position locked?** * The staked tokens can be withdrawn at any time - you do not need to wait a certain time before you withdraw like with other staking options (locked staking) 3. **Are there any fees associated with staking $CHOKE?** * There is no fee associated with staking or unstaking $CHOKE 4. **Are there any other costs I need to be aware of?** * You need to pay gas for every deposit, withdrawal or claiming of rewards - this fee is paid to the Arbitrum network validators and is not imposed by the protocol * Artichoke has no influence on the gas costs as they depend on network traffic --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://artichoke.gitbook.io/abstract/staking/staking-faq.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.