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# Base stake

In order for a node to begin the staking process an active base stake of a minimum of **1,976** ETNY tokens is required.

Rember, for the staking process to begin we need to have a minimum of **5,000** ETNY tokens staked on a node, either through a base stake plus an extended stake (**1,976** plus **3,024**) or a **5,000** ETNY tokens base stake.

Please see the next section on how to create a base stake for a node.