Where and how to stake Qtum (QTUM)

Introduction

Staking Qtum can be a great option for those who wish to hold QTUM 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 Qtum (QTUM) Tokens

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

   Platform	Coin	Price
   Bitpanda	Qtum (QTUM)	3.13
   Uphold	Qtum (QTUM)	3.13
   Kraken	Qtum (QTUM)	3.10
   OKX	Qtum (QTUM)	3.12
   Binance	Qtum (QTUM)	3.12
   Bitmart	Qtum (QTUM)	3.11

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2. 2. Select a Qtum Wallet

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

   Platform	Coin	Staking rewards
   Bitmart	Qtum (QTUM)	Up to 1.20 APY

3. 3. Delegate Your QTUM

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