> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.vapinetwork.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.vapinetwork.ai/stake/readme.md).

# Stake

Stake is coming soon: active vAPI stake on Base will set a daily Router usage allowance.

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This page is for vAPI holders who want to set their daily Router usage limit by staking on Base.

Stake locks vAPI in `VapiStaking`. Your active stake sets a daily Router usage limit, which you manage in the console.

Read [Your agents use your limit](/stake/compute-entitlement.md#your-agents-use-your-compute) if you link local agents to your account.

**Status:** Coming soon. The vAPI token is live on Base.

## For agents

Install the client:

```bash
npm i -g vapi-network
```

Agents can read `router.usage` and use `router.chat`; they cannot stake or unstake through MCP. The owner and agent limits both apply.

## Before you stake

Read the [Risk Statement & Disclaimer](https://docs.vapinetwork.ai/legal/risk-statement-and-disclaimer) before acquiring or using vAPI. For the wider design, see [Network economics](https://docs.vapinetwork.ai/token-and-foundation/network-economics) and [The vAPI token](https://docs.vapinetwork.ai/token-and-foundation/vapi-token).

## Next

* [How staking works](/stake/how-staking-works.md)
* [Compute entitlement](/stake/compute-entitlement.md)
* [Stake and unstake](/stake/stake-and-unstake.md)

Checked on 2026-10-02.


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