> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.p2p.org/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Overview

> How staking on Polygon works with the P2P.org Staking API.

Staking MATIC is done via a smart contract on the Ethereum network. By using the Staking API, the staking flow consists of the following steps:

## Chain Details

| Parameter            | Value                       |
| -------------------- | --------------------------- |
| **Minimum Stake**    | 1 MATIC                     |
| **Unbonding Period** | 80 checkpoints (\~2-3 days) |
| **Networks**         | mainnet                     |

1. Approve token management with the Polygon smart contract.
2. Create a staking request.
3. Sign and send the transaction to the network.

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## Related topics

- [Getting Started](/docs/staking-polygon.md)
- [Sign and Send Transaction](/docs/signing-transaction-polygon.md)
- [Withdrawal](/docs/withdrawal-polygon.md)
- [Staking API reference](/reference/polygon-staking-approve.md)
- [Unified API guide](/docs/unified-api-polygon.md)