> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.collectivememory.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Staking ATTN in a Memory - Explained.

>  Staking on Collective Memory means investing your ATTN (Attention Tokens) into a Memory. When you stake, you are both aiming to earn rewards and pushing that Memory higher in visibility so more people see it. This post walks you through the basics of ATTN, why people stake, how Memories grow in value, and how to get started.

## What is ATTN?

ATTN (Attention) is the digital currency of Collective Memory.

* You earn it when people stake in your Memories.
* You can stake it in other posts to grow your balance.
* You can also buy ATTN on our website, and cash out \
  by swapping ATTN → USDC → your bank or card.

## Why do people stake?

* To give exposure: the more ATTN in a Memory, the more visible it becomes. Current and trending Memories live in the Hot feed.
* To make money: if a Memory gains traction, your stake can grow with it.
* To reward creators: a share of every stake goes straight to the creator.

## How do Memories increase in value?

* More people join in: every new stake adds ATTN to the Memory’s revenue pot, which is shared proportionally among all stakers.
* Revenue injections: brands or sponsors can inject ATTN into a Memory to boost its reach (for example via bots like Rev-Bot). That ATTN flows to Revenue and to the creator.

## Why should you stake too?

* Grow your ATTN by spotting and staking in strong Memories before they blow up.
* Shape the feed. Staking is how you decide what the world sees.
* Give ATTN, get attention. Creators can see who stakes in them, which helps you build relationships across the network.

## Tips to get started

* Turn notifications on. You will see when you get ATTN, when important events break, and when new challenges drop.
* Hunt the New feed. Catch good content early; the earlier you join, the more chance to profit.
* Ride the wave. When you notice a trend forming, double down on related content.

Want the deeper mechanics, supply, emissions, and distribution?\
[Read the full tokenomics → ](https://docs.collectivememory.ai/attn-token)