# Stake and Mint

## 1. Stake

Connect to Kine Finance dApp, enable the token you want to stake, let's say you want to stake WBTC.

click "Enable", then "Use WBTC as Collateral"

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Approve the transaction and wait for a bit, your WBTC will be enabled. Now click "Add"

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Approve WBTC for staking

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Approve the transaction and wait for a bit, the approve button will change to "STAKE".

Now input your staking amount, or click "Max" to stake all the token balance. Then click "STAKE"

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Approve the transaction and wait for a bit, your staking value will increase.

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### 2. Mint kUSD

Mint kUSD now that you have spare staking value.

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80% is the predefined max percentage that you can mint into kUSD from your staking value. Input amount then click "MINT"

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Approve the transaction and wait for a bit, you will be able to see your kUSD balance increased and available for wallet transfer. Click on the "+" button to add kUSD or Kine to your wallet.

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