Where and How to Stake Decentr (DEC)

Introduction

Staking Decentr can be a great choice for those who want to hold DEC 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 Decentr (DEC) Tokens

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

2. 2. Select a Decentr Wallet

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

   Platform	Loonies	Staking rewards
   Stakewolle	Decentr (DEC)	Up to 26% annual percentage yield

3. 3. Delegate Your DEC

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