> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.marquee.fi/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.marquee.fi/structure-overview/staking-pool.md). # Staking Pool The staking pool will manage the assets of stakers. Specifically, it handles the following: **1. Collection of Staked Assets** ➡️Assets are staked in the form of $MARQ ➡️Stakers are then credited Staked $MARQ (sMARQ) to represent their share of the staked pool **2. Distribution of Staking Rewards** ➡️Rewards are minted when a user purchases a bond ➡️They are distributed every epoch (currently set at 8 hours) ➡️sMARQ balance will be automatically compounded in each epoch. **3. The staking pool will be eligible for a share of returns generated by the Vault** ➡️The portion of returns to be distributed will be managed by Marquee's DAO Governance. **4. Withdrawal of Staked Assets** ➡️When a staker unstakes, the sMARQ is burned and the holder receives MARQ in equal amount.The total number MARQ and sMARQ always equal and the two can always be exchanged in1:1. --- # 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://docs.marquee.fi/structure-overview/staking-pool.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.