Passive holding and active staking represent two fundamentally different approaches to managing crypto assets. While simply holding tokens provides zero upside beyond price appreciation, staking transforms your holdings into productive assets through protocol participation.

The distinction matters because staking directly ties your earnings to network security and ecosystem contribution. Taking DIVE as an example, DN token holders on both BSC and Base networks now have the opportunity to stake and accumulate XP points that gate access to future rewards. Early participants benefit from an exclusive Staking badge, creating both immediate recognition and long-term upside optionality.

The mechanics are straightforward: lock your tokens, generate XP through protocol participation, and unlock rewards as the ecosystem evolves. This model incentivizes long-term commitment over speculation, aligning individual holders with network health. For those managing DN positions across multiple chains, staking simultaneously on BSC and Base maximizes earning potential while hedging chain-specific risks.