# Rewards Staking rewards are earned when users lock ZXAI according to the active staking rules. Reward amounts may depend on the stake amount, lock duration and reward rate. *** ### How Rewards Are Calculated Staking rewards may be based on: * Amount staked * Lock duration * Reward rate * Time remaining * Active staking pool rules *** ### Example | Stake Amount | Lock Duration | Example Reward Rate | Result | | -----------: | ------------- | ------------------: | ------------- | | 10,000 ZXAI | Short Lock | Lower rate | Lower reward | | 10,000 ZXAI | Medium Lock | Medium rate | Medium reward | | 10,000 ZXAI | Long Lock | Higher rate | Higher reward | {% hint style="success" %} Longer lock durations may offer higher reward potential depending on the staking rules. {% endhint %} *** ### Estimated Earnings The dashboard may show estimated staking earnings before confirmation. This helps users understand possible rewards before staking. *** ### Claiming Rewards Users may be able to claim available staking rewards from the dashboard. Before claiming, check: * Reward availability * Lock period rules * Gas fees * Wallet connection * Network status *** ### Summary Staking rewards are designed to support long-term participation and give ZXAI holders another way to earn inside the ecosystem. --- # Agent Instructions: 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: ``` GET https://docs.zeraxai.com/staking/rewards.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. 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.