> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.telcoin.network/telcoin-network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.telcoin.network/telcoin-network/staking.md).

# Staking

- [How Staking Works](https://docs.telcoin.network/telcoin-network/staking/how-staking-works.md): Validators stake TEL on Telcoin Network consensus registry to participate in consensus and earn block rewards.
- [Why Membership Model](https://docs.telcoin.network/telcoin-network/staking/why-membership-model.md): The primary goal is to incentivize validators to run more nodes, directly growing the size and resilience of the network. Every design decision flows from this objective.
- [How to Stake](https://docs.telcoin.network/telcoin-network/staking/how-to-stake.md): This guide covers the process for node operators to stake and activate a validator node on Telcoin Network.
- [Future Direction](https://docs.telcoin.network/telcoin-network/staking/future-direction.md): Staking was designed to be flexible and grow with the protocl.