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# 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* The staked tokens can be withdrawn at any time - you do not need to wait a certain time before you withdraw like with other staking options (locked staking)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