How to Stake Cardano (ADA)

Introduction

Staking Cardano can be an excellent choice for those looking to hold ADA while earning APY in a secure manner and supporting the network. The process may seem a bit overwhelming, particularly for first-time users. That's why we've created this guide to assist you.

Step-by-Step Anleitung

1. 1. Acquire Cardano (ADA) Tokens

   To stake Cardano, you first need to acquire it. To obtain Cardano, you'll need to purchase it. You can choose from these well-known exchanges available in Germany.

   Plattform	Kryptowährung	Price
   Nexo	Cardano (ADA)	0,39 APY
   PrimeXBT	Cardano (ADA)	0,39 APY
   YouHodler	Cardano (ADA)	0,39 APY
   Binance	Cardano (ADA)	0,39 APY
   BTSE	Cardano (ADA)	0,39 APY
   Coinbase	Cardano (ADA)	0,39 APY

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2. 2. Select a Cardano Wallet

   Once you have ADA, you'll need to select a Cardano wallet to securely store your tokens. Here are some solid options to consider.

   Plattform	Kryptowährung	Staking rewards
   YouHodler	Cardano (ADA)	Up to 7 % APY
   Uphold	Cardano (ADA)	Up to 1,48 % APY
   Atomic Wallet	Cardano (ADA)	Up to 5 % APY
   Bake	Cardano (ADA)	Up to 2,5 % APY
   Binance	Cardano (ADA)	Up to 2,1 % APY

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3. 3. Delegate Your ADA

   We recommend using a staking pool when staking ADA. It's simpler and faster to get started. A staking pool is a collective of validators who pool their ADA, which increases their chances of validating transactions and earning rewards. You can manage this through your wallet's interface.

4. 4. Start Validating

   You will need to wait for your deposit to be confirmed by your wallet. Once it's confirmed, you will automatically validate transactions on the Cardano network. For these validations, you will be rewarded with ADA.

What to Consider

There are transaction and staking pool fees you need to consider. Additionally, there may be a waiting period before you begin earning rewards. The staking pool must generate blocks, and this process can take some time.