# How to Stake Locked Tokens

Holders of locked tokens get opportunities that will make even a small investment worthwhile! You will be able to stake tokens to get a [Kaizen Priority Pass](https://kaizenfinance.medium.com/kaizen-priority-pass-everything-you-need-to-know-about-it-dc10195f03d2), the unique pass to Kaizen ecosystem. 

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**Note**. To learn more about eKZEN, please read the [What Are eKZEN Tokens](https://kaizenfinance.medium.com/what-are-ekzen-tokens-3856934c458a)!
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Holders and stakers of locked tokens will also be incentivized with allocations in partner projects launched using the Kaizen platform and will get a chance to buy tokens before they hit the market.

## How to Stake Locked Tokens <a href="#id-9918" id="id-9918"></a>

You can use MetaMask or any WalletConnect compatible wallets. In this guide, we will use the step-by-step instructions for MetaMask.

To stake locked tokens:

1\. Go to [https://ido.kaizen.finance](https://ido.kaizen.finance/)

2\. On the webpage, select between **BSC** or **Polygon** networks:

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3\. Click **Connect Wallet**.

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4\. Click **MetaMask i**n the pop-up window.

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5\. Click **Next i**n the MetaMask browser extension.

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6\. Click **Connect**.

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**IMPORTANT!** Make sure you have enough funds in your wallet to pay a transaction fee.
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7\. Click **Stake** on the staking page.

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> **How to check balance in your wallet?**
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> To see the total number of tokens in your wallet, connect your wallet. Once connected, Kaizen.Finance will display the number next to the *Stake* button.

8\. In the *“Stake funds”* dialog window, (**1**) specify the **amount of locked tokens** you want to stake, and (**2**) click **Stake**.

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9\. In the *“Confirm Stake”* dialog window, click **Confirm Stake**.

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10\. To approve the operation, in your MetaMask wallet, click **Confirm**.

<figure><img src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:511/0*qF_kk1U1KEQyNiSU" alt="" height="221" width="409"><figcaption><p>Confirming the stake in MetaMask</p></figcaption></figure>

11\. Wait for the transaction to be completed.

<figure><img src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:640/1*xwE9LNz9hGoXPmkT__ld3w.png" alt="" height="261" width="512"><figcaption><p>The processing of the transaction...</p></figcaption></figure>