> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://adlunam-inc.gitbook.io/adlunam-inc.-whitepaper/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://adlunam-inc.gitbook.io/adlunam-inc.-whitepaper/core-mechanisms/earning-vs-staking.md).

# Earning vs Staking

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<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>🖱️</strong><a href="/pages/XnVo85IV3HuRI5CIZrkS"><strong>Here for $LUNAM IDO</strong></a><strong>?</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>🖱️</strong><a href="/pages/QXq8d82VSEVEIOwz72Yr"><strong>Here to Stake, not Earn</strong></a><strong>?</strong></td></tr><tr><td>🖱️ <a href="/pages/ZCW1BbszpwdpoZ2SVPwS"><strong>$LUNAM utility</strong></a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### **There’s more than one way in. Pick your path.**

Want a [**Lunam Rank**](/adlunam-inc.-whitepaper/core-mechanisms/lunam-ranks.md)? You’ve got two options:

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## 🟪 **Earn it**

**Grind it out on** [**AdLunam Social**](/adlunam-inc.-whitepaper/adlunam-social/what-is-adlunam-social.md).

Complete quests, post, stay active, and stack [**Lunam Points**](/adlunam-inc.-whitepaper/adlunam-social/get-ranked/lunam-points.md).\
Takes time—but earns you [**leaderboard**](/adlunam-inc.-whitepaper/adlunam-social/get-ranked/lunam-leaderboards.md) visibility and feeds your [**Proof of Attention**™](/adlunam-inc.-whitepaper/core-mechanisms/proof-of-attention-tm-poa/what-poa-tracks.md) (PoA) profile.

#### → You get: [Earned Rank](/adlunam-inc.-whitepaper/core-mechanisms/lunam-ranks/earned-ranks.md).

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## 🪙 **Stake it**

**No time for the grind? Just stake** [**$LUNAM**](/adlunam-inc.-whitepaper/adlunam-ido-2025/usdlunam-utility.md)**.**

You’ll unlock a rank instantly—no engagement needed.\
Same perks, same access. Just not on the leaderboard.

#### → You get: [Staked Rank](/adlunam-inc.-whitepaper/core-mechanisms/lunam-ranks/staked-ranks.md).

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| →                          | Earn                        | Stake                     |
| -------------------------- | --------------------------- | ------------------------- |
| **How it works**           | Lunam Points via **Social** | Stake **$LUNAM** directly |
| **Speed**                  | Slower, builds over time    | Instant                   |
| **Leaderboard visibility** | ✅ Yes                       | ❌ No                      |
| **Boosts PoA profile**     | ✅ Yes                       | ❌ Not directly            |
| **Access perks**           | ✅ Yes                       | ✅ Yes                     |

> #### *Whether you earn it or stake it—your Rank opens the door. $LUNAM keeps it open.*