# veBIO

## What is veBIO?

veBIO stands for "vote-escrowed BIO" and represents your governance power within the Bio Protocol. It is not a transferable token but rather a status that grants you voting rights and a greater share of protocol rewards. The longer you lock your BIO, the more veBIO you receive.

## How to get veBIO?

You can obtain veBIO by staking your BIO tokens in the protocol's governance module:

1. **Acquire $BIO**: First, ensure you have BIO in your wallet.
2. **Navigate to the Staking Page**: Go to the official staking interface on the Bio.xyz platform.
3. **Choose Lock-up Period**: Select the amount of BIO you wish to stake and the duration you want to lock it for. The longer the lock-up period, the more veBIO you will receive in return.
4. **Confirm Transaction**: Approve the transaction in your wallet to lock your $BIO and receive veBIO.

For more information, refer to our guide on [Staking BIO](https://docs.bio.xyz/bio/introduction/bio-protocol-v2/staking-and-vebio/staking-bio)

## How to use veBIO?

veBIO is used to actively participate in the governance and direction of the Bio Protocol:

* **Voting on Proposals**: Use your veBIO to vote on key governance proposals, such as funding decisions, protocol upgrades, and parameter changes.
* **Earning Boosted Rewards**: Holding veBIO can boost your yield from staking and other reward-generating activities.
* **Signaling and Curation**: Influence which projects or BioAgents receive attention and a greater share of resources from the ecosystem.

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## Further Reading

For more detailed information about veBIO and its role in the ecosystem, please see the following pages:

* [**Staking BIO**](https://docs.bio.xyz/bio/introduction/bio-protocol-v2/staking-and-vebio/staking-bio): A step-by-step guide on how to stake your `BIO` tokens to obtain `veBIO`.

## Related Information

**Token Information:**

* [**$BIO Token Guide**](https://docs.bio.xyz/bio/descientists/about-bio-assets/bio) - How to acquire and use the native BIO token
* [**BioXP Guide**](https://docs.bio.xyz/bio/descientists/about-bio-assets/bioxp) - Understanding the points system and earning mechanics
* [**All Assets Overview**](https://docs.bio.xyz/bio/descientists/about-bio-assets) - Complete overview of ecosystem tokens

**Staking & Governance:**

* [**Staking & veBIO Overview**](https://docs.bio.xyz/bio/introduction/bio-protocol-v2/staking-and-vebio) - Complete staking system guide
* [**Staking Other Assets**](https://docs.bio.xyz/bio/introduction/bio-protocol-v2/staking-and-vebio/staking-other-assets) - Alternative staking strategies
* [**Launchpad FAQ**](https://docs.bio.xyz/bio/introduction/bio-protocol-v2/launchpad-faq) - Common questions about veBIO and governance