> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.watt.si/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.watt.si/the-protocol/liquid-staking-for-tokens.md). # Liquid staking for tokens **Liquid staking** is a mechanism that allows users to stake crypto assets while simultaneously receiving liquid token representations of their staked assets. These liquid-staked tokens can be freely traded, utilized in yield-generating strategies, or used as collateral within the broader DeFi ecosystem, effectively combining the benefits of staking rewards and liquidity. Watt Protocol introduces the first liquid-staking service for Solana tokens. Any token can be wrapped into its liquid-staked representation, enabling users to simply **wrap, hold, and earn yield**. Moreover, since liquid-staked Watt tokens are **fully composable**, they create new possibilities for product design, allowing other protocols and applications on Solana to freely integrate and take advantage of the intrinsic yield of Watt tokens.