> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.kyoko.finance/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.kyoko.finance/token/understanding-usdkyoko-in-p2p-nft-lending/voting/vote-locking.md).

# Vote Locking

### What is vote locking?

KYOKO holders can vote lock their KYOKO into the Kyoko DAO to receive Vote-escrowed KYOKO (VeKYOKO). The longer they lock for, the more veKYOKO they receive. Vote locking allows you to vote in governance and receive protocol shared income.

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