Staking ALVA tokens earns you veALVA governance power and staking rewards. All staking happens on Ethereum mainnet.
ALVA tokens on Ethereum mainnet
ETH on Ethereum mainnet for gas fees
1. Navigate to the Lock Page
Go to the Lock page in the navigation bar.
2. Choose Your Lock Type
Select either the Time Lock or Forever Lock tab.
For Time Locks:
Select a lock duration from the available periods
Enter the amount of ALVA to lock
Review the veALVA you'll receive and the SRV rate
For Forever Locks:
Enter the amount of ALVA to lock
Review the veALVA you'll receive
Understand that this is permanent and irreversible
4. Approve & Confirm
First, approve the staking contract to spend your ALVA (one-time per amount increase)
Then confirm the staking transaction
Wait for the transaction to be confirmed on Ethereum mainnet
Once confirmed, your veALVA balance will update. You can see your lock details, veALVA balance, and staking history on the Lock page.
Managing an Existing Lock
Increase your locked amount by depositing additional ALVA into an existing lock. This increases your veALVA balance.
Renew a Time Lock
Extend your lock duration to reset veALVA decay. Your veALVA is recalculated based on the total locked amount and the new duration.
Withdraw (Time Locks Only)
Once a time lock expires, a Withdraw option becomes available. Withdrawing returns your ALVA and reduces your veALVA to zero.
Network Requirement
Staking requires your wallet to be connected to Ethereum mainnet. If you're on a different network (e.g., Base), the app will prompt you to switch before proceeding.
Real-Time Notifications
The app provides real-time notifications for all staking events (stake, increase, renew, withdraw, claim, compound) so you can track the status of your transactions.
