How to Stake PayPal USD (PYUSD): A Step-by-Step Guide for South Africans

Introduction

Staking PayPal USD can be an excellent choice for those looking to hold PYUSD 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 PayPal USD (PYUSD) Tokens
To stake PayPal USD, you first need to acquire it. To obtain PayPal USD, you'll need to buy it. You can select from these popular exchanges available in South Africa.
Platform Mint Cost
YouHodler PayPal USD (PYUSD) 1
BTSE PayPal USD (PYUSD) 1
Coinbase PayPal USD (PYUSD) 1
Kraken PayPal USD (PYUSD) 1
OKX PayPal USD (PYUSD) 1
Uphold PayPal USD (PYUSD) 1
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2. Select a PayPal USD Wallet
Once you have PYUSD, you'll need to choose a PayPal USD wallet to store your tokens securely. Here are some solid options to consider.
Platform Mint Staking rewards in South Africa
YouHodler PayPal USD (PYUSD) Up to 12% APY
3. Delegate Your PYUSD
We recommend using a staking pool when staking PYUSD. It's simpler and quicker to get started. A staking pool is a collective of validators who combine their PYUSD, 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 PayPal USD network. You'll be rewarded with PYUSD for these validations.

Platform	Mint	Cost
YouHodler	PayPal USD (PYUSD)	1
BTSE	PayPal USD (PYUSD)	1
Coinbase	PayPal USD (PYUSD)	1
Kraken	PayPal USD (PYUSD)	1
OKX	PayPal USD (PYUSD)	1
Uphold	PayPal USD (PYUSD)	1

Platform	Mint	Staking rewards in South Africa
YouHodler	PayPal USD (PYUSD)	Up to 12% 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.

Latest Movements in the Market

PayPal USD (PYUSD) is currently priced at US$12 with a 24-hour trading volume of US$18,58M. The market cap of PayPal USD stands at US$523,59M, with 523,63M PYUSD in circulation. For those looking to buy or trade PayPal USD, YouHodler offers avenues to do so securely and efficiently

Market capitalisation: US$523,59M
24-hour trading volume: US$18,58M
Circulating supply: 523,63M PYUSD

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