# Liquid staking contracts (https://docs.ton.org/llms/nodes/staking/liquid-staking/content.md)



The [liquid staking contract](https://github.com/ton-blockchain/liquid-staking-contract) enables staking services to issue liquid staking tokens (LSTs) representing an underlying staking position. LSTs can be used in DeFi while the underlying GRAM earns rewards.

All validators participating in these protocols use MyTonCtrl for validation. For validator setup instructions, see:

* [Liquid staking setup](https://docs.ton.org/llms/nodes/cpp/mytonctrl/liquid-staking/content.md)
* [Nominator pool setup](https://docs.ton.org/llms/nodes/cpp/mytonctrl/pools/content.md)
* [Single nominator pool setup](https://docs.ton.org/llms/nodes/cpp/mytonctrl/pools/content.md)

## Combining staking with DeFi [#combining-staking-with-defi]

Staking can be combined with various DeFi strategies to maximize returns and unlock additional value from staked assets.

### Liquid staking strategies [#liquid-staking-strategies]

1. Re-staking liquid tokens

   After staking GRAM and receiving liquid tokens such as tsTON, stake these tokens again to earn additional yields. This creates a compounding effect where staking rewards are earned on both the original stake and the liquid token rewards.
2. DeFi integration

   Use liquid staking tokens in lending protocols, DEX liquidity pools, and other DeFi applications to earn multiple yield streams simultaneously.

### Vesting contracts with staking [#vesting-contracts-with-staking]

Locked token purchases:

Tokens acquired through vesting contracts remain locked but can be staked to participate in validation and earn rewards during the lock period.
This approach allows holders to generate rewards from locked assets throughout the vesting period.

Vesting contracts support multiple [staking options](https://docs.ton.org/llms/contracts/standard/vesting/content.md).

## See also [#see-also]

* [MyTonCtrl validator guide](https://docs.ton.org/llms/nodes/cpp/mytonctrl/validator/content.md)
* [MyTonCtrl nominator pools](https://docs.ton.org/llms/nodes/cpp/mytonctrl/pools/content.md)
* [Vesting contracts](https://docs.ton.org/llms/contracts/standard/vesting/content.md)
* [Catchain consensus whitepaper](https://docs.ton.org/llms/foundations/whitepapers/catchain/content.md)