Where and how to stake NEAR Protocol (NEAR)

Introduction

Staking NEAR Protocol can be a great option for those who wish to hold NEAR 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 NEAR Protocol (NEAR) Tokens

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

   Platform	Coin	Price
   Nexo	NEAR Protocol (NEAR)	5.35
   PrimeXBT	NEAR Protocol (NEAR)	5.33
   M2	NEAR Protocol (NEAR)	5.33
   Uphold	NEAR Protocol (NEAR)	5.33
   OKX	NEAR Protocol (NEAR)	5.33
   YouHodler	NEAR Protocol (NEAR)	5.33

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2. 2. Select a NEAR Protocol Wallet

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

   Platform	Coin	Staking rewards
   Uphold	NEAR Protocol (NEAR)	Up to 6.5 APY
   YouHodler	NEAR Protocol (NEAR)	Up to 12 APY
   Bitmart	NEAR Protocol (NEAR)	Up to 0.8 APY
   Binance	NEAR Protocol (NEAR)	Up to 4.9 APY
   Bitget	NEAR Protocol (NEAR)	Up to 9 APY

   See all 16 staking rewards

3. 3. Delegate Your NEAR

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