How to Stake Aave (AAVE): A Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction

Staking Aave can be a great option for those who want to hold AAVE but earn yield in a safe way while contributing to the network. The steps can be a little daunting, especially the first time you do them. That’s why we’ve put this guide together for you.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Obtain Aave (AAVE) Tokens
In order to stake Aave, you need to have it. To obtain Aave, you'll need to purchase it. You can choose from these popular exchanges.
Platform Coin Price
Nexo Aave (AAVE) 168.26
PrimeXBT Aave (AAVE) 167.91
YouHodler Aave (AAVE) 167.92
Binance Aave (AAVE) 168.12
BTSE Aave (AAVE) 168.1
Coinbase Aave (AAVE) 167.96
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2. Choose a Aave Wallet
Once you have AAVE, you’ll need to choose a Aave wallet to store your tokens. Here are some good options.
Platform Coin Staking rewards
YouHodler Aave (AAVE) Up to 7% APY
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3. Delegate Your AAVE
We recommend using a staking pool when staking AAVE. It’s simpler and faster to get up-and-running. A staking pool is a group of validators who combine their AAVE, which gives them a higher chance of validating transactions and earning rewards. You can do this through your wallet’s interface.
4. Start Validating
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 Aave network. You’ll be rewarded with AAVE for these validations.

Platform	Coin	Price
Nexo	Aave (AAVE)	168.26
PrimeXBT	Aave (AAVE)	167.91
YouHodler	Aave (AAVE)	167.92
Binance	Aave (AAVE)	168.12
BTSE	Aave (AAVE)	168.1
Coinbase	Aave (AAVE)	167.96

Platform	Coin	Staking rewards
YouHodler	Aave (AAVE)	Up to 7% APY

What to be Aware of

There are transaction and staking pool fees you need to consider. There can also be a waiting period before you start earning rewards. The staking pool will need to generate blocks, and this can take some time.

Latest Movements

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Market cap: US$4.32B
24h volume: US$592.95M
Circulating supply: 15.04M AAVE

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Frequently Asked Questions About Staking Aave (AAVE)

What are staking rewards in Aave, and how do they work?: Staking rewards in Aave refer to the incentives earned by users who lock their AAVE tokens in the Aave protocol. By staking, participants contribute to the security and stability of the network, enabling decentralized lending and borrowing. In return, they receive rewards, typically paid in AAVE tokens, which can vary based on market conditions. The current best staking reward rates can be found on platforms like YouHodler. Regularly checking for updates is essential to maximize your staking benefits.

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