Where and How to Stake Cosmos (ATOM)

Introduction

Staking Cosmos can be a great option for those who want to hold ATOM but earn yield in a safe way while contributing to the network. The steps can be a little daunting, especially the first time you do them. That’s why we’ve put this guide together for you.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. 1. Obtain Cosmos (ATOM) Tokens

   In order to stake Cosmos, you need to have it. To obtain Cosmos, you'll need to purchase it. You can choose from these popular exchanges.

   Platform	Coin	Price
   Nexo	Cosmos (ATOM)	4.10
   Bitpanda	Cosmos (ATOM)	4.11
   Wirex	Cosmos (ATOM)	4.10
   Uphold	Cosmos (ATOM)	4.08
   Kraken	Cosmos (ATOM)	4.19
   OKX	Cosmos (ATOM)	4.08

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2. 2. Choose a Cosmos Wallet

   Once you have ATOM, you’ll need to choose a Cosmos wallet to store your tokens. Here are some good options.

   Platform	Coin	Staking rewards
   Uphold	Cosmos (ATOM)	Up to 11.00 APY
   Bitpanda	Cosmos (ATOM)	Up to 12.00 APY
   Bitmart	Cosmos (ATOM)	Up to 1.20 APY
   Bitget	Cosmos (ATOM)	Up to 17.00 APY

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3. 3. Delegate Your ATOM

   We recommend using a staking pool when staking ATOM. It’s simpler and faster to get up-and-running. A staking pool is a group of validators who combine their ATOM, which gives them a higher chance of validating transactions and earning rewards. You can do this through your wallet’s interface.

4. 4. Start Validating

   You’ll need to wait for your deposit to be confirmed by your wallet. Once it’s confirmed, you’ll automatically validate transactions on the Cosmos network. You’ll be rewarded with ATOM for these validations.

What to be Aware of

There are transaction and staking pool fees you need to consider. There can also be a waiting period before you start earning rewards. The staking pool will need to generate blocks, and this can take some time.