Where and how to stake Aion (AION)

Introduction

Staking Aion can be a great option for those who wish to hold AION while earning yield in a safe manner and contributing to the network. The steps can be somewhat daunting, especially the first time you do them. That’s why we have put together this guide for you.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. 1. Acquire Aion (AION) Tokens

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

2. 2. Select 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 APY

3. 3. Delegate Your AION

   We suggest using a staking pool for staking AION. It's easier and quicker to get started. A staking pool is a collection of validators who combine their AION, which increases their odds of validating transactions and earning rewards. You can do this through your wallet’s interface.

4. 4. Start Validating

   You'll have 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 Keep in Mind

You need to keep in mind the transaction and staking pool fees. Additionally, there might be a waiting period before you begin earning rewards. The staking pool will need to generate blocks, and this can take a while.