# Stake/Swap on dTAO Subnets
The process for staking/swapping to subnets, and [staking TAO on root](https://docs.talisman.xyz/talisman/bittensor-features/stake-tao-trade-dtao/stake-tao-on-root), are very similar. For dTAO you will need to choose a subnet, and will receive alpha tokens for each respective subnet you stake to. Staking to a subnet can also be considered swapping to the subnet alpha token. When staking to a subnet, note that there is price risk associated with exposure to the alpha token price (not the case for root staking).
In this example, we will stake to Subnet 45.
1. From the wallet, choose your preferred Bittensor account.
2. Hover over your TAO token balance and choose ‘Stake’.
3. Choose ‘Subnet DTAO’ as the staking type.
4. Choose the amount you wish to stake, select your Subnet of choice, and select your Validator of choice.
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5. You can select your validator of choice by clicking the validator pill.
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6. Review the transactions and click confirm.
Toggle on the [MEV Shield](https://docs.talisman.xyz/talisman/bittensor-features/stake-tao-trade-dtao/mev-shield) for protection against MEV Bots.
You’ll be prompted to accept the subnet staking warning.
7. Once your transaction is successful, you’ll see a screen like this.
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