Where and how to stake Aptos (APT)

Introduction

Staking Aptos can be a great option for those who wish to hold APT 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 Aptos (APT) Tokens

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

   Platform	Coin	Price
   Nexo	Aptos (APT)	12.45
   Bitpanda	Aptos (APT)	11.71
   Uphold	Aptos (APT)	11.64
   Kraken	Aptos (APT)	12.42
   OKX	Aptos (APT)	11.67
   YouHodler	Aptos (APT)	11.68

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2. 2. Select a Aptos Wallet

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

   Platform	Coin	Staking rewards
   Uphold	Aptos (APT)	Up to 5.00 APY
   Bitpanda	Aptos (APT)	Up to 6.00 APY
   Bitmart	Aptos (APT)	Up to 1.00 APY
   Bitget	Aptos (APT)	Up to 5.70 APY

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3. 3. Delegate Your APT

   We suggest using a staking pool for staking APT. It's easier and quicker to get started. A staking pool is a collection of validators who combine their APT, 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 Aptos network. You'll be rewarded with APT 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.