Where and How to Stake Essentia (ESS)

Introduction

Staking Essentia can be a great option for those who want to hold ESS 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. 1. Obtain Essentia (ESS) Tokens

   In order to stake Essentia, you need to have it. To obtain Essentia, you'll need to purchase it. You can choose from these popular exchanges.

   Platform	Coin	Price
   Gate.io	Essentia (ESS)	0.0002211

2. 2. Choose a Essentia Wallet

   Once you have ESS, you'll need to choose a Essentia wallet to store your tokens. Here are some good options.

   Platform	Coin	Staking rewards
   MyCointainer	Essentia (ESS)	Up to 17.3% APY

3. 3. Delegate Your ESS

   We recommend using a staking pool when staking ESS. It's simpler and faster to get up-and-running. A staking pool is a group of validators who combine their ESS, which gives them a higher chance of validating transactions and earning rewards. You can do this through your wallet's interface.

4. 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 Essentia network. You'll be rewarded with ESS for these validations.

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.