Where and How to Stake ApeCoin (APE)

Introduction

Staking ApeCoin can be a great option for those who want to hold APE but earn yield in a safe way while contributing to the network. The steps can be a bit 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. Acquire ApeCoin (APE) Tokens

   To stake ApeCoin, you need to own it. To get ApeCoin, you'll need to buy it. You can select from these popular exchanges.

   Platform	Coin	Price
   Nexo	ApeCoin (APE)	0.71
   M2	ApeCoin (APE)	0.68
   Uphold	ApeCoin (APE)	0.75
   Bitget	ApeCoin (APE)	0.68
   Blockchain.com	ApeCoin (APE)	2.4
   Bitmart	ApeCoin (APE)	0.67

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2. 2. Choose a ApeCoin Wallet

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

   Platform	Coin	Staking rewards
   MyCointainer	ApeCoin (APE)	Up to 15.34 APY

3. 3. Delegate Your APE

   We recommend using a staking pool when staking APE. It’s simpler and faster to get up-and-running. A staking pool is a group of validators who combine their APE, 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 ApeCoin network. You’ll be rewarded with APE for these validations.

What to be Aware of

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