# Automation & Permissions

Earn automates the technical steps involved in completing bitcoin and stablecoin staking so you do not need to manage multiple wallets, networks, or smart-contract interactions yourself.

These automated steps always require your explicit approval.

### What Earn automates

To complete staking, Earn may automate certain operational tasks such as:<br>

* preparing your BTC or stablecoin for the selected vault
* supplying the assets on your behalf
* delivering assets and interest earned to your wallet once the loan is finalized

These steps are shown clearly as they occur.

### Permissions you approve

Before Earn performs an automated step, you will be asked to approve the specific action.

These permissions:

* apply only to the vault you have chosen
* do not allow Earn to access unrelated assets in your wallet

Earn cannot execute any action without your confirmation.

### What Earn cannot do

There are important limits to what Earn is able to access or automate:

* Earn cannot withdraw assets from your wallet outside the approved vault operations
* Earn cannot alter your staking terms without your involvement
* Earn cannot access personal information beyond your email address
* Earn cannot intervene in a vault held by a custodial staking provider

All actions rely on user approval and staking provider rules.

### Visibility and transparency

Throughout the process, the Earn interface shows:

* which step is being performed
* what action is about to occur
* when a permission is required
* when assets has been supplied to the vault

This ensures you always understand what is happening behind the scenes.

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