Introduction

Staking Curve DAO can be an excellent choice for those looking to hold CRV 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 Curve DAO (CRV) Tokens

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

   Platform	Mint	Cost
   Nexo	Curve DAO (CRV)	0,38
   PrimeXBT	Curve DAO (CRV)	0,38
   Binance	Curve DAO (CRV)	0,38
   BTSE	Curve DAO (CRV)	0,38
   Coinbase	Curve DAO (CRV)	0,38
   Kraken	Curve DAO (CRV)	0,38

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2. 2. Select a Curve DAO Wallet

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

3. 3. Delegate Your CRV

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