> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://whitepaper.genopets.me/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://whitepaper.genopets.me/tokenomics/gene-staking/design.md). # Design The basic rules of the Genopet's staking program are as follows: * Every staking deposit must be locked for a period of time * The staker can select the lock period * The longer the lock period, the more bonus rewards can be earned * GENE rewards are locked for one year by default * GENE rewards can be withdrawn unlocked as sGENE, which can be used in-game * When governance voting is enabled, the voting weight is determined by the amount of lock period left in the staking deposit --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## 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, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://whitepaper.genopets.me/tokenomics/gene-staking/design.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. 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.