Where and how to stake Cosmos Hub (ATOM)

Introduction

Staking Cosmos Hub can be a great option for those who wish to hold ATOM 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 Cosmos Hub (ATOM) Tokens

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

   Platform	Coin	Price
   Nexo	Cosmos Hub (ATOM)	6.76
   Bitpanda	Cosmos Hub (ATOM)	6.74
   Uphold	Cosmos Hub (ATOM)	6.73
   PrimeXBT	Cosmos Hub (ATOM)	6.73
   Kraken	Cosmos Hub (ATOM)	6.63
   OKX	Cosmos Hub (ATOM)	6.74

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2. 2. Select a Cosmos Hub Wallet

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

   Platform	Coin	Staking rewards
   Uphold	Cosmos Hub (ATOM)	Up to 11.00 APY
   Bitpanda	Cosmos Hub (ATOM)	Up to 12.00 APY
   Bitmart	Cosmos Hub (ATOM)	Up to 1.20 APY
   Ledger	Cosmos Hub (ATOM)	Up to 20.00 APY

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3. 3. Delegate Your ATOM

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