Where and how to stake Hedera (HBAR)

Introduction

Staking Hedera can be a great option for those who wish to hold HBAR 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 Hedera (HBAR) Tokens

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

   Platform	Coin	Price
   Bitpanda	Hedera (HBAR)	0.14
   Uphold	Hedera (HBAR)	0.14
   OKX	Hedera (HBAR)	0.14
   Binance	Hedera (HBAR)	0.14
   Coinbase	Hedera (HBAR)	0.14

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2. 2. Select a Hedera Wallet

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

   Platform	Coin	Staking rewards
   Uphold	Hedera (HBAR)	Up to 0.18 APY

3. 3. Delegate Your HBAR

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