Staking is an integral part of the TeaDAO. Users will stake their TEA, locking it into the ecosystem and receiving compounding rewards in sTEA (which will always be exchangeable for TEA at a 1:1 ratio) generated by bond sales. Over time, the amount of TEA owned by stakers will increase, bringing more profit and reducing exposure risk. Staking TEA becomes less risky and more profitable over time since an increasing share of TEA will protect investors from negative price action.