> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.factor.fi/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.factor.fi/governance/fctr-token/staking-and-governance.md).

# Staking and Governance

Stake [FCTR](/governance/fctr-token.md#fctr) to receive [veFCTR](/governance/fctr-token.md#vefctr), the token that forms the core of Factor's governance. By holding [veFCTR](/governance/fctr-token.md#vefctr), users get access to a range of ecosystem benefits:

* Eligibility to vote on FactorDAO governance proposals (1[veFCTR](/governance/fctr-token.md#vefctr):1vote) and determine the future of the Factor platform
* Power to influence the distribution of emissions rewards via voting for their favourite strategies on [Factor Scale](#factor-scale)
* Revenue sharing perks whereby 50% of Factor platform revenue is automatically disbursed as [FCTR](/governance/fctr-token.md#fctr) to [veFCTR](/governance/fctr-token.md#vefctr) holders

FactorDAO's staking design rewards longer term commitments via leveraging both a staking multiplier as well as an emissions multiplier. The staking multiplier enables [FCTR](/governance/fctr-token.md#fctr) stakers to receive up to a maximum of 1[veFCTR](/governance/fctr-token.md#vefctr):1[FCTR](/governance/fctr-token.md#fctr) by staking for the max duration of 2 years, subject to time-based linear decay of the staking duration. The emissions multiplier rewards longer term stakers by introducing a 2.5x multiplier which is subject to the staking duration, proportion of veFCTR holdings, and strategy liquidity contributions. More info regarding the multipliers can be found on the [veFCTR](/governance/fctr-token.md#vefctr) explainer.

Factor will use single choice voting for regular governance processes while [Factor Scale](/governance/factor-scale.md) rewards will be directed based on a weighted voting process.