> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://iog-academy.gitbook.io/plutus-pioneers-program-fourth-cohort/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://iog-academy.gitbook.io/plutus-pioneers-program-fourth-cohort/lectures/lecture-08/lesson-01.md).

# Lesson 8.1: Introduction to Lecture 8

Welcome to Lesson 8.1! In this lesson, Lars provides an introduction to this lecture and explain how staking works in Cardano.

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After completing this lesson, you'll be able to:

* Describe how staking works in Cardano testnet.
* Understand the advantages of testing staking by using a private testnet.
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To learn more about the topics covered in this lesson, we encourage you to review the following resources:

* [Delegate Your Stake To Build The Network, Earn Rewards, And Become Part Of The Cardano Journey](https://cardano.org/stake-pool-delegation/)
* [How to stake your ada](https://www.essentialcardano.io/infographic/how-to-stake-your-ada)
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## Collaborate with the Pioneers Community

Remember that you can interact with the participants of the PPP through the [IOG's technical community on Discord](https://discord.gg/inputoutput) by joining the channels under the Plutus Pioneers category.

If during the program you have questions about Plutus, we invite you to share them at [Cardano Stack Exchange (CSE)](https://cardano.stackexchange.com/) by adding the `plutus-pioneer-program` tag to your question. The IOG's Education Team members will monitor these questions to support your learning journey. Whenever you share a question at CSE, you're helping to build up the Cardano and Plutus development knowledge base.

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