How to Stake Tezos (XTZ): A Step-by-Step Guide for South Africans

Introduction

Staking Tezos can be an excellent choice for those looking to hold XTZ 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 Tezos (XTZ) Tokens
To stake Tezos, you first need to acquire it. To obtain Tezos, you'll need to buy it. You can select from these popular exchanges available in South Africa.
Platform Mint Cost
PrimeXBT Tezos (XTZ) 0,59
YouHodler Tezos (XTZ) 0,59
Binance Tezos (XTZ) 0,59
BTSE Tezos (XTZ) 0,59
Coinbase Tezos (XTZ) 0,59
OKX Tezos (XTZ) 0,74
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2. Select a Tezos Wallet
Once you have XTZ, you'll need to choose a Tezos wallet to store your tokens securely. Here are some solid options to consider.
Platform Mint Staking rewards in South Africa
YouHodler Tezos (XTZ) Up to 7% APY
Uphold Tezos (XTZ) Up to 2,82% APY
Atomic Wallet Tezos (XTZ) Up to 5,8% APY
Binance Tezos (XTZ) Up to 29% APY
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3. Delegate Your XTZ
We recommend using a staking pool when staking XTZ. It's simpler and quicker to get started. A staking pool is a collective of validators who combine their XTZ, 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 Tezos network. You'll be rewarded with XTZ for these validations.

Platform	Mint	Cost
PrimeXBT	Tezos (XTZ)	0,59
YouHodler	Tezos (XTZ)	0,59
Binance	Tezos (XTZ)	0,59
BTSE	Tezos (XTZ)	0,59
Coinbase	Tezos (XTZ)	0,59
OKX	Tezos (XTZ)	0,74

Platform	Mint	Staking rewards in South Africa
YouHodler	Tezos (XTZ)	Up to 7% APY
Uphold	Tezos (XTZ)	Up to 2,82% APY
Atomic Wallet	Tezos (XTZ)	Up to 5,8% APY
Binance	Tezos (XTZ)	Up to 29% 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.

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Market capitalisation: US$1,29B
24-hour trading volume: US$72,25M
Circulating supply: 1,02B XTZ

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Tezos XTZ Updates

December 3, 2025Deutsche Bank-backed Taurus partners with Everstake to enhance institutional crypto staking

Taurus partners with Everstake to bring institutional crypto staking to banks, combining regulated custody with enterprise-grade staking.

December 2, 2025Taurus adds staking backbone to its custody system via Everstake integration

Taurus has integrated Everstake’s non-custodial staking services into its custody platform, giving banks and institutional clients regulated access to staking across major Proof-of-Stake networks.