# How it works

On **Plooshy Island**, you can securely stake your **$CUDDLE** Coin in the bank through our hard staking feature. It's really that simple!

By locking your tokens for a set period (1, 3, 6, or 12 months), you earn higher rewards and gain exclusive benefits.

Hard staking not only boosts your **$CUDDLE** earnings over time, it also supports the stability and growth of **The Plooshies Ecosystem**, which in return supports the **$CUDDLE** rate.

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