What Is Staking and How Does It Work?
Staking lets you earn rewards by helping secure a proof-of-stake blockchain.
Staking means locking up coins to help secure a proof-of-stake network. In return, you earn rewards — a bit like interest for supporting the network’s operation.
Ways to stake
You can run your own validator (which for Ethereum requires 32 ETH), join a staking pool, or use a liquid-staking token that stays tradable while it earns. Exchanges also offer simple one-click staking.
What to weigh
Rewards vary by network and can change. Consider lock-up periods, the risk of “slashing” for validator misbehaviour, and the smart-contract or centralization risk of pooled options. Use our staking calculator to estimate returns.
Educational content only — not financial advice. Always do your own research before investing in crypto.
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