Where & how to stake Sentinel (DVPN)

Introduction

Staking Sentinel can be a great option for those who want to hold DVPN 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

1. 1. Obtain Sentinel (DVPN) tokens

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

   Platform	Coin	Price
   Kucoin	Sentinel (DVPN)	$0.0007

2. 2. Choose a Sentinel wallet

   Once you have DVPN, you’ll need to choose a Sentinel wallet to store your tokens. Here are some good options.

   Platform	Coin	Staking rewards
   Stakewolle	Sentinel (DVPN)	Up to 37.3% APY

3. 3. Delegate your DVPN

   We recommend using a staking pool when staking DVPN. It’s simpler and faster to get up-and-running. A staking pool is a group of validators who combine their DVPN, 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 Sentinel network. You’ll be rewarded with DVPN 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.