Where and How to Stake Cosmos Hub (ATOM)

Introduction

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

Step-by-step Guide

1. 1. Get Cosmos Hub (ATOM) Tokens

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

   Platform	Loonies	Price
   Nexo	Cosmos Hub (ATOM)	4.1
   PrimeXBT	Cosmos Hub (ATOM)	4.09
   Uphold	Cosmos Hub (ATOM)	4.1
   Kraken	Cosmos Hub (ATOM)	4.09
   OKX	Cosmos Hub (ATOM)	4.1
   YouHodler	Cosmos Hub (ATOM)	4.09

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2. 2. Select a Cosmos Hub Wallet

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

   Platform	Loonies	Staking rewards
   Uphold	Cosmos Hub (ATOM)	Up to 14.4 annual percentage yield
   YouHodler	Cosmos Hub (ATOM)	Up to 12 annual percentage yield
   Binance	Cosmos Hub (ATOM)	Up to 10.5 annual percentage yield
   Bitget	Cosmos Hub (ATOM)	Up to 17 annual percentage yield
   Kucoin	Cosmos Hub (ATOM)	Up to 12 annual percentage yield

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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 Hub 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.