Where and how to stake Astar (ASTR)

Introduction

Staking Astar can be a great option for those who wish to hold ASTR 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 Astar (ASTR) Tokens

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

   Platform	Coin	Price
   Bitpanda	Astar (ASTR)	0.07
   Uphold	Astar (ASTR)	0.07
   Kraken	Astar (ASTR)	0.07
   OKX	Astar (ASTR)	0.07
   Binance	Astar (ASTR)	0.07
   Bitmart	Astar (ASTR)	0.07

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2. 2. Select a Astar Wallet

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

   Platform	Coin	Staking rewards
   Bitmart	Astar (ASTR)	Up to 1 APY
   Binance	Astar (ASTR)	Up to 9 APY

3. 3. Delegate Your ASTR

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