How to Stake Qtum (QTUM)

Introduction

Staking Qtum can be an excellent choice for those looking to hold QTUM 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 Qtum (QTUM) Tokens

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

   Platform	Mint	Cost
   Binance	Qtum (QTUM)	1,3
   Kraken	Qtum (QTUM)	1,3
   OKX	Qtum (QTUM)	1,89
   Uphold	Qtum (QTUM)	2,53
   BingX	Qtum (QTUM)	1,31
   Bitfinex	Qtum (QTUM)	4,9

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2. 2. Select a Qtum Wallet

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

3. 3. Delegate Your QTUM

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