# The Purpose

Within the MagicCraft ecosystem, participants are incentivized for **pledging** their $MCRT tokens, earning rewards for storing them within the platform. These rewards can be in the form of both $MCRTtokens and NFT game characters or items.

Participants have **the flexibility** to choose a pledging period ranging from 30 days to 5 years, depending on their preference and investment strategy.

There is no minimum token requirement for pledging to receive rewards in $MCRTtokens. However, certain restrictions apply for earning rewards in the form of NFTs.

It is important to note that once you select a pledging period, your MCRT tokens will be **locked**, and you will not be able to unstake them until the end of the chosen period.

In the event that your pledging period concludes, but you do not immediately claim your tokens, they will remain in our pledging pool until you decide to claim them. However, it is important to note that during this time, no further percentage bonuses will be earned until the tokens are restaked.

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