Staking is the process of actively participating in transaction validation on a proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain.
By locking up your cryptocurrency holdings in a wallet, you help secure the network and in return earn staking rewards - similar to earning interest in a savings account.
Popular staking coins include Ethereum (ETH), Cardano (ADA), Solana (SOL), Polkadot (DOT), and many others that use PoS consensus mechanisms.
Purchase proof-of-stake cryptocurrencies from exchanges that support staking.
Move your coins to a compatible wallet that supports staking functionality.
Delegate or lock your coins to start earning staking rewards automatically.
Earn regular rewards (typically 5-20% APY) on your crypto holdings without active trading.
PoS uses ~99% less energy than proof-of-work mining like Bitcoin.
Your staked coins help secure the blockchain against attacks.
Staking reduces circulating supply, potentially supporting coin value.
| Staking | Mining | |
|---|---|---|
| Consensus | Proof-of-Stake (PoS) | Proof-of-Work (PoW) |
| Energy Use | Low | Very High |
| Hardware | None required | Expensive ASICs/GPUs |
| Rewards | 5-20% APY | Varies by hash rate |
| Examples | ETH, ADA, SOL | BTC, LTC, DOGE |
Total value locked in staking (2023)
Annual staking yield across top PoS coins
Percentage of Ethereum supply currently staked
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