> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.stakestone.io/stakestone/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.stakestone.io/stakestone/stone-eth/how-it-works/stake-and-mint.md). # Stake & Mint When users deposit ETH into StakeStone, the minter contract immediately mints STONE, which is then sent to the users.

All deposited ETH will be staked, and the stETH is kept in StakeStone's strategy vault, with the potential for these stETH to be restaked into various strategy pools. It’s important to note that STONE itself is compatible with restaking by integrating restaked assets as underlying assets, rather than being used directly as the asset for restaking. Please note that the underlying strategy pool for STONE is managed through a decentralised governance process ("OPAP") and may change with time. For the most up to date strategy vault, please check [the Portfolio & Allocation section](https://app.stakestone.io/u/portfolio-allocation); click here for more details on [OPAP](/stakestone/stone-eth/how-it-works/opap.md). --- # 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.stakestone.io/stakestone/stone-eth/how-it-works/stake-and-mint.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.