# Staking Staking ensures the cryptoeconomic security of the network. This is done by requiring a base amount of ATH to be staked (deposited as collateral) for each device before it can earn rewards. Participating in the Aethir Edge network and staking are essential aspects of the Aethir Edge ecosystem. By participating, users contribute their device's computing power to the network and earn rewards in the form of ATH tokens. Staking ATH is required to activate Edge devices and participate fully in the network. * For the full guide on how to get started with staking, please see the [How to Stake ATH for the Deposit](/user-guides/how-to-stake-ath-for-the-deposit-collateral.md)[ Collateral ](/user-guides/how-to-stake-ath-for-the-deposit-collateral.md)page. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.myedge.io/managing-your-ath-tokens/staking.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.