How to Stake Cardano (ADA)

Introduction

Staking Cardano can be an excellent choice for those looking to hold ADA 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 Cardano (ADA) Tokens

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

   Platform	Mint	Cost
   Nexo	Cardano (ADA)	0,39
   PrimeXBT	Cardano (ADA)	0,39
   YouHodler	Cardano (ADA)	0,39
   Binance	Cardano (ADA)	0,39
   BTSE	Cardano (ADA)	0,39
   Coinbase	Cardano (ADA)	0,39

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2. 2. Select a Cardano Wallet

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

   Platform	Mint	Staking rewards in South Africa
   YouHodler	Cardano (ADA)	Up to 7% APY
   Uphold	Cardano (ADA)	Up to 1,48% APY
   Atomic Wallet	Cardano (ADA)	Up to 5% APY
   Bake	Cardano (ADA)	Up to 2,5% APY
   Binance	Cardano (ADA)	Up to 2,1% APY

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3. 3. Delegate Your ADA

   We recommend using a staking pool when staking ADA. It's simpler and quicker to get started. A staking pool is a collective of validators who combine their ADA, 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 Cardano network. You'll be rewarded with ADA 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.