Where and how to stake STACKS (stacks)

Introduction

Staking STACKS can be a great option for those who wish to hold stacks 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 STACKS (stacks) Tokens

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

   Platform	Coin	Price
   Uphold	STACKS (stacks)	0.79
   MEXC Global	STACKS (stacks)	0.7
   Bitget	STACKS (stacks)	0.7
   Blockchain.com	STACKS (stacks)	0.32
   Bitmart	STACKS (stacks)	0.69
   BingX	STACKS (stacks)	0.7

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2. 2. Select a STACKS Wallet

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

   Platform	Coin	Staking rewards
   Bitmart	STACKS (stacks)	Up to 1% APY

3. 3. Delegate Your stacks

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