Where and How to Stake Polygon (MATIC)

Introduction

Staking Polygon can be a great option for those who want to hold MATIC 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 Polygon (MATIC) Tokens

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

   Platform	Coin	Price
   Kraken	Polygon (MATIC)	0.46
   Coinbase	Polygon (MATIC)	0.46
   Luno	Polygon (MATIC)	0.6
   BingX	Polygon (MATIC)	0.37

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2. 2. Choose a Polygon Wallet

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

   Platform	Coin	Staking rewards
   Kucoin	Polygon (MATIC)	Up to 3.5 APY
   Exodus	Polygon (MATIC)	Up to 5.21 APY
   Gemini	Polygon (MATIC)	Up to 4.18 APY
   Atomic Wallet	Polygon (MATIC)	Up to 4.2 APY

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3. 3. Delegate Your MATIC

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