Where and how to stake Helium (HNT)

Introduction

Staking Helium can be a great option for those who wish to hold HNT 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 Helium (HNT) Tokens

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

   Platform	Coin	Price
   Uphold	Helium (HNT)	7.05
   Kraken	Helium (HNT)	7.03
   Coinbase	Helium (HNT)	7
   Bitmart	Helium (HNT)	7.03
   MEXC Global	Helium (HNT)	7.08
   Bitget	Helium (HNT)	7.02

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2. 2. Select a Helium Wallet

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

   Platform	Coin	Staking rewards
   Bitmart	Helium (HNT)	Up to 1 APY
   MyCointainer	Helium (HNT)	Up to 4.9 APY

3. 3. Delegate Your HNT

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