Where and How to Stake Core (CORE)

Introduction

Staking Core can be a great option for those who want to hold CORE 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 Core (CORE) Tokens

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

   Platform	Coin	Price
   Bitpanda	Core (CORE)	1.1
   OKX	Core (CORE)	1.12
   Bitmart	Core (CORE)	1.12
   Bitget	Core (CORE)	1.12
   Bybit	Core (CORE)	1.12
   Gate.io	Core (CORE)	1.12

   See all 10 prices

2. 2. Choose a Core Wallet

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

   Platform	Coin	Staking rewards
   Bitmart	Core (CORE)	Up to 1 APY
   Bitget	Core (CORE)	Up to 16.8 APY
   Everstake	Core (CORE)	Up to 8.3 APY

3. 3. Delegate Your CORE

   We recommend using a staking pool when staking CORE. It’s simpler and faster to get up-and-running. A staking pool is a group of validators who combine their CORE, 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 Core network. You’ll be rewarded with CORE 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.