How to Stake Aptos (APT)

Introduction

Staking Aptos can be an excellent choice for those looking to hold APT while earning APY in a secure manner and supporting the network. The process may seem a bit overwhelming, particularly if it's your first time. That's why we've created this guide to assist you.

Step-by-Step Guide for South African Investors

1. 1. Acquire Aptos (APT) Tokens

   To stake Aptos, you first need to acquire it. To obtain Aptos, you'll need to buy it. You can select from these popular exchanges available in South Africa.

   Platform	Mint	Cost
   Nexo	Aptos (APT)	1,65
   PrimeXBT	Aptos (APT)	1,65
   YouHodler	Aptos (APT)	1,65
   Binance	Aptos (APT)	1,64
   BTSE	Aptos (APT)	1,65
   Coinbase	Aptos (APT)	1,65

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2. 2. Select a Aptos Wallet

   Once you have APT, you'll need to choose a Aptos wallet to store your tokens securely. Here are some solid options to consider.

   Platform	Mint	Staking rewards in South Africa
   Uphold	Aptos (APT)	Up to 3,75% APY
   Binance	Aptos (APT)	Up to 5,6% APY
   Bitget	Aptos (APT)	Up to 5,7% APY

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3. 3. Delegate Your APT

   We recommend using a staking pool when staking APT. It's simpler and quicker to get started. A staking pool is a collective of validators who combine their APT, which increases their chances of validating transactions and earning rewards. You can manage 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 Aptos network. You'll be rewarded with APT for these validations.

What to Keep in Mind

There are transaction and staking pool fees you need to take into account. Additionally, there may be a waiting period before you begin earning rewards. The staking pool will need to generate blocks, and this process can take some time.