> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://io-migration.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Co-staking

> Co-staking allows third parties to stake on devices and share block rewards. As a co-staker, you contribute to an existing staking offer and receive a share of the block rewards based on the agreed-upon percentage.

## Table of Contents

* [The Staking Marketplace](https://io-migration.mintlify.site/docs/co-staking.md#the-staking-marketplace)
* [Co-stake to a Device](https://io-migration.mintlify.site/docs/co-staking.md#costake-to-a-device)

Co-staking allows third parties to stake on devices and share block rewards.

> [!CAUTION]
>
> Devices failing to meet IO.net criteria may result in slashing, affecting rewards and principal.

## The Staking Marketplace

To explore staking opportunities, go to **IO Staking** > **Co-staking Marketplace**. The marketplace provides all the information you need to make informed decisions.

![](https://mintcdn.com/io-migration/kh-vnEATGQnWyqTf/images/docs/bfb8eb87c00c330323938660ed7ddd3863c7676da5062c09308a6d185876acff-Co-Staking_1.jpg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=kh-vnEATGQnWyqTf\&q=85\&s=28609120bb3ca2a13fa3e013d87db729)

The marketplace includes filters for:

* **Device Model:** GPU or CPU type.
* **Device ID:** Search by device ID.
* **Requested Amount:** Amount of \$IO requested by the device owner.
* **Reliability**: Indicates device dependability.
* **Offered Reward Percentage:** Block reward percentage shared with co-stakers.

The screenshot below provides an example of Co-Staking offers.

![](https://mintcdn.com/io-migration/a0SgPTMLRmp_SOmy/images/docs/685ceaf298f53fb9a3262d7d0f0518d8ec913d058cc1b26a4180373a535efcd6-Co-Staking_2.jpg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=a0SgPTMLRmp_SOmy\&q=85\&s=2833fc022bf67525cd77d5c057acb5a9)

## Co-stake to a Device

> [!NOTE]
>
> To ensure that more users can benefit from co-staking offers, we have set a claim cap of up to two offers per IO account.

To co-stake a device:

1. Click the **Co-stake** button next to the device to view a summary of the offer.

   ![](https://mintcdn.com/io-migration/gNTVwsExumjDr_tJ/images/docs/f46b17f473b74560d61a47be58be249d4d187b0f09aa7cc26fa456e52ffe5cf9-Co-Staking_2.5.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=gNTVwsExumjDr_tJ\&q=85\&s=bfd2cb03af606c33ecbd76ca344a474e)

2. If you agree with the terms, click **Stake**

   ![](https://mintcdn.com/io-migration/JE6FaA3ElviHmBgX/images/docs/3b69e6da569079e1b50eed2ff0011f3a5afb6488585016ef192e6731cee34b77-Co-Staking_3.jpg?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=JE6FaA3ElviHmBgX\&q=85\&s=98240153bfe64947d6b84d6764309549)

3. Approve the transaction in your wallet app (**e.g., Phantom**). The interface may vary depending on your wallet..

   ![](https://mintcdn.com/io-migration/XJ5nypdM1l0ptpX6/images/docs/d250b350ebe609df4965081c6df55710536f0d9537d14ca958e884c87312a744-Co-Staking_6.1.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=XJ5nypdM1l0ptpX6\&q=85\&s=cc422dbab79118a0054008986b7b1221)

4. The status will first show **Sending** and then change to **Approved**.

   ![](https://mintcdn.com/io-migration/_sHqUZNdV0heX8eR/images/docs/149416aa6fde86376152ba320f5f2d21eb528afad0b412acb5c31e33095c40dd-Co-Staking_6.2.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=_sHqUZNdV0heX8eR\&q=85\&s=6c891573418cd49fe93dd031a4ebe1ab)

To see your co-staked device, go to the **Third-Party Co-Staking Devices** tab.


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