Where and How to Stake Aion (AION)

Introduction

Staking Aion can be a great option for those who want to hold AION but earn yield in a safe way whilst contributing to the network. The steps can be a bit daunting, particularly the first time you do them. That’s why we’ve put this guide together for you.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. 1. Obtain Aion (AION) Tokens

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

2. 2. Choose a Aion Wallet

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

   Platform	Coin	Staking rewards
   MyCointainer	Aion (AION)	Up to 6.42 AER

3. 3. Delegate Your AION

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

What to be Aware of

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