Where and how to stake Tezos (XTZ)

Introduction

Staking Tezos can be a great option for those who wish to hold XTZ 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 Tezos (XTZ) Tokens

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

   Platform	Coin	Price
   Bitpanda	Tezos (XTZ)	1.20
   Uphold	Tezos (XTZ)	0.75
   PrimeXBT	Tezos (XTZ)	1.20
   Kraken	Tezos (XTZ)	0.74
   OKX	Tezos (XTZ)	1.21
   YouHodler	Tezos (XTZ)	1.21

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2. 2. Select a Tezos Wallet

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

   Platform	Coin	Staking rewards
   Uphold	Tezos (XTZ)	Up to 5.00 APY
   Bitpanda	Tezos (XTZ)	Up to 6.00 APY
   Ledger	Tezos (XTZ)	Up to 3.00 APY

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3. 3. Delegate Your XTZ

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