> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.projectserum.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.projectserum.com/serum-ecosystem/help/changes-to-staking.md). # Changes to Staking Beginning 5th October 2021, fees will no longer be dropped weekly, but will go directly to buy and burn until the DAO is ready to vote on fee distribution. **Why is this happening?** As Serum evolves into a DAO, part of the decentralization process entails adjustments to how incentives work. There will be important changes that will make decentralised governance possible for Serum. **Why is Serum moving to a DAO?** Serum is preparing to meet the demands of a bigger and more diverse group of users. Decentralised governance is an important step that will create a framework for the community to have their say. **What do I do with my staked tokens?** You have until 5th October 2021 to remove your staked tokens from stake.projectserum.com **When will the final staking reward be provided?** The final staking reward will be provided during the week beginning 4th October 2021. You may keep your funds staked until the 5th of October but will not receive any further rewards after this final staking reward. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## 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, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.projectserum.com/serum-ecosystem/help/changes-to-staking.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. 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.