How to Stake Sonic (prev. FTM) (S): A Step-by-Step Guide for South Africans

Introduction

Staking Sonic (prev. FTM) can be an excellent choice for those looking to hold S 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. Acquire Sonic (prev. FTM) (S) Tokens

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

Platform	Mint	Cost
Nexo	Sonic (prev. FTM) (S)	0,09
PrimeXBT	Sonic (prev. FTM) (S)	0,08
YouHodler	Sonic (prev. FTM) (S)	0,08
Binance	Sonic (prev. FTM) (S)	0,08
Coinbase	Sonic (prev. FTM) (S)	0,08
Kraken	Sonic (prev. FTM) (S)	0,08

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2. Select a Sonic (prev. FTM) Wallet
Once you have S, you'll need to choose a Sonic (prev. FTM) wallet to store your tokens securely. Here are some solid options to consider.
Platform Mint Staking rewards in South Africa
Binance Sonic (prev. FTM) (S) Up to 3,5% APY
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3. Delegate Your S
We recommend using a staking pool when staking S. It's simpler and quicker to get started. A staking pool is a collective of validators who combine their S, which increases their chances of validating transactions and earning rewards. You can manage this through your wallet's interface.
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 Sonic (prev. FTM) network. You'll be rewarded with S for these validations.

Platform	Mint	Staking rewards in South Africa
Binance	Sonic (prev. FTM) (S)	Up to 3,5% APY

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.