How to Stake Tezos (XTZ)

Introduction

Staking Tezos can be an excellent choice for those looking to hold XTZ while earning APY in a secure manner and supporting the network. The process may seem a bit intimidating, particularly for first-timers. That’s why we’ve created this guide to assist you.

Step-by-Step Guide for Italian Investors

1. 1. Acquire Tezos (XTZ) Tokens

   To stake Tezos, you must first acquire it. To obtain Tezos, you'll need to buy it. You can select from these well-known exchanges available in Italy.

   Piattaforma	Criptovaluta	Value
   PrimeXBT	Tezos (XTZ)	0,56 APY
   YouHodler	Tezos (XTZ)	0,56 APY
   Binance	Tezos (XTZ)	0,56 APY
   BTSE	Tezos (XTZ)	0,56 APY
   Coinbase	Tezos (XTZ)	0,56 APY
   OKX	Tezos (XTZ)	0,74 APY

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2. 2. Select a Tezos Wallet

   Once you have XTZ, you'll need to select a Tezos wallet to securely store your tokens. Here are some excellent options tailored for the Italian market.

   Piattaforma	Criptovaluta	Staking rewards
   YouHodler	Tezos (XTZ)	Up to 7% APY
   Uphold	Tezos (XTZ)	Up to 2,82% APY
   Atomic Wallet	Tezos (XTZ)	Up to 5,8% APY
   Binance	Tezos (XTZ)	Up to 29% APY

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3. 3. Delegate Your XTZ

   We recommend using a staking pool when staking XTZ. It's more straightforward and quicker to get started. A staking pool is a collective of validators who pool their XTZ, enhancing their chances of validating transactions and earning rewards. You can manage this through your wallet's interface.

4. 4. Begin the Validation Process

   You'll need to wait for your deposit to be confirmed by your wallet. Once it's confirmed, you'll automatically validate transactions on the Tezos network. For these validations, you'll receive rewards in XTZ.

What to Consider in Italy

When engaging in staking, it's important to factor in the transaction and staking pool fees. Additionally, you may encounter a waiting period before you begin to earn rewards. The staking pool must generate blocks, which can take a bit of time.