# Staking

Staking is a core component of the Bio Protocol V2 ecosystem, designed to reward long-term alignment and active participation. Both forms of staking are crucial for earning the [**BioXP**](https://docs.bio.xyz/bio/introduction/bio-protocol-v2/staking-and-vebio/bioxp) required to participate in new Ignition Sales.

There are two primary ways to stake your assets and earn BioXP:

1. [**Staking BIO**](https://docs.bio.xyz/bio/introduction/bio-protocol-v2/staking-and-vebio/staking-bio)**:** By staking your `BIO` tokens, you receive `veBIO`, which earns you BioXP and can eventually confer voting rights in protocol governance (following `veBIO` gaining sufficient adoption in the system).
2. [**Staking Ecosystem Tokens**](https://docs.bio.xyz/bio/introduction/bio-protocol-v2/staking-and-vebio/staking-other-assets)**:** To earn more BioXP, you can also stake other ecosystem tokens such as IP Tokens, BioAgent Tokens and BioDAO tokens.

## Related Information

For comprehensive information about tokens and their use cases:

* [**About BIO, veBIO and BioXP**](https://docs.bio.xyz/bio/descientists/about-bio-assets) - Complete overview of all ecosystem tokens
* [**BioXP Points System**](https://docs.bio.xyz/bio/introduction/bio-protocol-v2/staking-and-vebio/bioxp) - How BioXP works and how to use it in launches

For staking mechanics in other contexts:

* [**Bio Protocol V2 Overview**](https://docs.bio.xyz/bio/introduction/bio-protocol-v2) - How staking fits into the broader protocol design
* [**Launchpad FAQ**](https://docs.bio.xyz/bio/introduction/bio-protocol-v2/launchpad-faq) - Common questions about staking and point systems