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

# Liquid staking

In contrast to staking, the liquid staking protocol allows users to:

* easily earn blockchain validation rewards
* stake smaller token amounts
* maintain tokens liquidity
* generate an extra return on the assets 

TON holders can deposit their tokens with the **bemo** application and receive bmGRAM tokens in return. These tokens are stored in the user's wallet and can be transferred, traded, or used for yield enhancement in decentralized finance.

Users no longer have to choose between staking rewards and alternative DeFi opportunities.