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Crypto staking is the process of locking cryptocurrency in a blockchain network to support operations like validating transactions and securing the network, in exchange for rewards. Used primarily in Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchains, staking replaces the energy-intensive mining of Proof-of-Work systems. Stakers earn yield (typically 3-15% annually) but must lock tokens for specific periods and risk losing some stake if validators act maliciously... a penalty called "slashing."