Introduction

Staking Curve DAO can be a great option for those who want to hold CRV but earn yield in a safe way while contributing to the network. The steps can be a little daunting, especially the first time you do them. That's why we've put this guide together for you.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. 1. Obtain Curve DAO (CRV) Tokens

   In order to stake Curve DAO, you need to have it. To obtain Curve DAO, you'll need to purchase it. You can choose from these popular exchanges.

   Platform	Coin	Price
   Nexo	Curve DAO (CRV)	0.77
   PrimeXBT	Curve DAO (CRV)	0.77
   Uphold	Curve DAO (CRV)	0.77
   Kraken	Curve DAO (CRV)	0.77
   OKX	Curve DAO (CRV)	0.79
   M2	Curve DAO (CRV)	0.77

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2. 2. Choose a Curve DAO Wallet

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

3. 3. Delegate Your CRV

   We recommend using a staking pool when staking CRV. It's simpler and faster to get up-and-running. A staking pool is a group of validators who combine their CRV, which gives them a higher chance of validating transactions and earning rewards. You can do 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 be Aware of

There are transaction and staking pool fees you need to consider. There can also be a waiting period before you start earning rewards. The staking pool will need to generate blocks, and this can take some time.