# Staking Ve-tokenomics is a pivotal component of ZeroLend's economic structure. It is designed to reward long-term investment and active participation in governance. \ \ At its core, it involves participants staking $ZERO tokens for a predetermined duration and receiving vote-escrowed (ve) tokens in return. These ve-tokens not only signify the user's stake but also escalate their benefits proportionally to the lock period. {% hint style="info" %} The longer participants commit their tokens, the higher their rewards and influence in governance decisions. {% endhint %} ### Why Ve-Tokenomics? * Ve-tokenomics aligns user incentives with ZeroLend's long-term goals. * By locking $ZERO tokens, the effective circulating supply decreases, which can potentially enhance the token's value over time. * Committed users receive a stronger voice in platform governance. {% hint style="success" %} With this model, we aim to foster a community of engaged stakeholders, contributing to the stability and growth of ZeroLend. {% endhint %} ### Ve-Tokenomics Model Zerolend introduces a unique ve-model that incorporates both: 1. Single Stake $ZERO 2. zLP $ZERO This dual approach enables users to engage with the platform through direct token staking or by participating in dynamic liquidity provision. --- # 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.zerolend.xyz/governance/token-overview/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.