Chorus One Validator
kyvevaloper16pj5gljqnqs0ajxakccfjhu05yczp987rv492n or use:
Recommended Wallets
Block Explorer
Staking Rewards
https://www.stakingrewards.com/asset/kyve-network
Unstaking Period
21 Days
Kyve Network (KYVE) is a blockchain protocol focused on data availability and management, enabling developers to securely store, validate, and retrieve data in a decentralized way.
It achieves this by combining efficient data storage with a consensus layer, ensuring that the data is both immutable and verifiable. By leveraging its unique data archiving mechanisms, Kyve allows applications, especially in blockchain and Web3 ecosystems, to access reliable historical data without the need for centralized storage solutions. This makes it a beneficial infrastructure for projects requiring accurate data retrieval, such as DeFi protocols, oracles, and analytics platforms.
This combination of decentralization, scalability, and reliability allows Kyve to serve an important role for managing the growing demand for decentralized data in the blockchain space.
For the focus of this guide, we recommend using the Keplr wallet. While Leap is usable, this guide will be walking through a demonstration with Keplr.
However, if you would like to use Leap wallet and stake directly to the Chorus One validator via Mintscan, you can reference the quick guide below to start your Leap wallet.
If you already have a wallet installed, feel free to skip ahead to: Stake your KYVE
In case you don't have the Keplr extension installed in your browser, please visit https://www.keplr.app/ and click on 'Install Keplr'.
Click on Install Keplr for Chrome if you are using a Chrome browser or Brave if you are using the Brave browser and follow the installation instructions.
Click on the extension in the Chrome/Brave toolbar and the following page will open up.
In case you do not have an existing Keplr account you can click 'Create a new wallet'.
If you already have a wallet to use, you can select 'Import an existing wallet' or you can connect with a compatible hardware wallet, such as a Ledger device.
If you choose to create a new wallet you will be shown 12 words as your mnemonic seed.
Please be sure to back up your mnemonic seed securely.
Never share this seed phrase with anyone, as they will have access to your funds.
Next, enter an account name and a passphrase to lock and unlock your wallet. You will be asked for the mnemonic again.
After verifying your 12 or 24 word phrase, you will be prompted to select any other Cosmos Hub networks you'd like to add to your wallet.
No need to add any other networks if you don't plan on using them yet. You can always select more networks later.
However, it is advisable to have 'Cosmos Hub' selected when creating your new wallet.
Once you selected the relevant networks you want to use, click 'Save' and you'll be all set to go.
Regardless of whether you already have an wallet or if you just created it, you can now click on the Keplr extension to view your address or visit https://wallet.keplr.app/?tab=overview to see your full Keplr dashboard.
If you don't already have some KYVE in your wallet, you can fund it with some tokens. You may use an exchange to transfer the tokens to your address or get them from a trusted third party that already holds some.
If you want to stake from the browser extension wallet, you can either navigate to the Keplr dashboard (shown below) or scroll down on the wallet screen and select KYVE.
Alternatively, you can connect Keplr to the Mintscan explorer and stake to the Chorus One validator at this address: kyvevaloper16pj5gljqnqs0ajxakccfjhu05yczp987rv492n
Or you can navigate to thenChorus One staking page and click on 'Stake Now'
Next, you will be prompted to stake.
If you click on KYVE directly from your wallet extension, you will see the option to stake. Click on that to be taken to the staking dashboard in Keplr.
Alternatively, if you are already on the Keplr dashboard, to stake click on the 'Stake' tab on the left hand side of the dashboard.
Once there, you will see three steps highlighted in the pink box in the screenshot below.
Scroll or through the list or search for the chain you want, in this case KYVE.
Once you've chosen the Chorus One validator, select how many KYVE tokens you wish to stake, then click the 'Stake' button at the bottom of the screen.
Clicking on Stake will take you to Keplr wallet for approval. Approve the transaction and you will be able to see your stake.
Please note that KYVE has a 21-day unbonding process (also known as unstaking).
During this period your stake no longer earns rewards and cannot be transferred, exchanged, or spent.
However, you can cancel the unstaking process if you wish without penalty.
After some time you will see rewards accumulating in your wallet.
You can simply go to the Keplr dashboard to claim them by selecting 'Claim' and approving the transaction.
If you wish to unstake your KYVE, you can do so from the same interface in Keplr that you used to stake.
Simply click on the validator you wish to unstake from and you will be prompted with the following screen.
Please note that KYVE undergoes a 21 day unbonding period when unstaking.
To proceed, click on 'Unstake' and follow the prompts to select the amount of KYVE you wish to unstake.
Then confirm and sign the transaction in your wallet.
And that's it! Your KYVE will begin unbonding which you can track from your Keplr dashboard under the Staking tab.
You can view and manage all ongoing unstaking transactions (undelegations) from your Keplr dashboard and cancel them if you change your mind.
After the unbonding period is complete you will be able to transact with your unstaked KYVE again!
Chorus One Validator
axelarvaloper16pj5gljqnqs0ajxakccfjhu05yczp987zac7km
Recommended Wallets
Block Explorers
https://www.mintscan.io/axelar or https://axelarscan.io/
Staking Rewards
https://www.stakingrewards.com/asset/axelar
Unstaking Period
21 Days
Axelar (AXL) is a decentralized interoperability network designed to facilitate seamless communication between different blockchain ecosystems. It provides a universal protocol that allows applications to connect and interact with multiple blockchains, enabling the secure transfer of assets, data, and messages across diverse networks.
Axelar achieves this by using a set of decentralized gateways and cross-chain communication protocols, ensuring compatibility and smooth integration with various blockchains, including both Layer 1 and Layer 2 solutions.
For the focus of this guide, we recommend using the Keplr wallet. While Leap is usable, this guide will walk through a demonstration with Keplr.
However, if you would like to use the Leap wallet and stake directly to the Chorus One validator via Mintscan, you can reference the quick guide below to start your Leap wallet.
In case you don't have the Keplr extension installed in your browser, please visit https://www.keplr.app/ and click on 'Install Keplr'.
Click on Install Keplr for Chrome if you are using a Chrome browser or Brave if you are using the Brave browser and follow the installation instructions.
Click on the extension in the Chrome/Brave toolbar, and the following page will open up.
If you do not have an existing Keplr account, you can click 'Create a new wallet'.
If you already have a wallet to use, you can select 'Import an existing wallet', or you can connect with a compatible hardware wallet, such as a Ledger device.
Alternatively, Keplr now offers the ability to associate your wallet with your Google account, however, this is a less secure way of establishing your wallet and is not recommended.
If you choose to create a new wallet, you will be shown 12 words as your mnemonic seed.
Please be sure to back up your mnemonic seed securely.
It is recommended to store it physically; never in a digital format or as a screenshot.
Never share this seed phrase with anyone, as they will have access to your funds.
A lost mnemonic seed phrase cannot be recovered.
Anyone with your mnemonic seed phrase can take control of your assets.
Next, enter an account name and a password to lock and unlock your wallet. You will be asked for the mnemonic again.
Enter the 12 or 24 words in order and case sensitive (all lower case).
This is to make sure you remember the mnemonic and confirm that you wrote it down correctly.
After verifying your 12 or 24-word phrase, you will be prompted to select any other Cosmos Hub networks you'd like to add to your wallet.
No need to add any other networks if you don't plan on using them yet. You can always select more networks later.
However, it is advisable to have 'Cosmos Hub' selected when creating your new wallet.
Once you've selected the relevant networks you want to use, click 'Save' and you'll be all set to go.
Regardless of whether you already have a wallet or if you just created it, you can now click on the Keplr extension to view your address or visit https://wallet.keplr.app/?tab=overview to see your full Keplr dashboard.
If you don't already have some AXL in your wallet, you can fund it with some tokens. You may use an exchange to transfer the tokens to your address or get them from a trusted third party that already holds some.
If you want to stake from the browser extension wallet, you can either navigate to the Keplr dashboard (shown below) or scroll down on the wallet screen and select AXL.
Alternatively, you can connect Keplr to the Mintscan explorer and stake to the Chorus One validator at this address: axelarvaloper16pj5gljqnqs0ajxakccfjhu05yczp987zac7km
Next, you will be prompted to stake.
Once you are on the Keplr dashboard, to stake, click on the 'Stake' tab on the left-hand side of the dashboard.
Once there, you will see three steps highlighted in the pink box in the screenshot below.
Scroll through the list or search for the chain you want, in this case AXL.
Once you've chosen the Chorus One validator, select how much AXL you wish to stake, then click the 'Stake' button at the bottom of the screen.
Clicking on Stake will take you to the Keplr wallet for approval. Approve the transaction, and you will be able to see your stake.
Next, you will likely be returned to the dashboard interface for AXL and see a screen similar to the following.
Please note that AXL has a 21-day unbonding process (also known as unstaking).
During this period, your stake no longer earns rewards and cannot be transferred, exchanged, or spent.
However, you can cancel the unstaking process if you wish without penalty.
After some time, you will see rewards accumulating in your wallet.
You can simply go to the Keplr dashboard to claim them by selecting 'Claim' and approving the transaction.
If you wish to unstake your AXL, you can do so from the same interface in Keplr that you used to stake.
Simply click on the validator you wish to unstake from, and you will be prompted with the following screen.
Please note that AXL undergoes a 21-day unbonding period when unstaking.
To proceed, click on 'Unstake' and follow the prompts to select the amount of AXL you wish to unstake.
Then confirm and sign the transaction in your wallet.
And that's it! Your AXL will begin unbonding, which you can track from your Keplr dashboard under the Staking tab.
You can view and manage all ongoing unstaking transactions (undelegations) from your Keplr dashboard and cancel them if you change your mind.
After the unbonding period is complete, you will be able to transact with your unstaked AXL again!
Aptos is a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain designed to deliver scalability, safety, and user experience for decentralized applications. Built by a team of experienced engineers, Aptos leverages the Move programming language to enable parallel transaction execution, robust security, and high throughput.
The network aims to provide an accessible and developer-friendly environment, fostering innovation across Web3, DeFi, and gaming applications.
Staking APT is a simple and rewarding way to contribute to the Aptos network. By choosing Chorus One, you are staking with a trusted validator committed to reliability and performance.
Minimum Stake
You must delegate a minimum of 11 APT to begin staking
Lock-Up/Unbonding Period
Unlocking your APT takes 0 to 30 days. During this period, you will still earn staking rewards.
Rewards Payout
Rewards accrue over time and auto-compound to your staked balance.
Recommended Explorer
https://explorer.aptoslabs.com/?network=mainnet
Recommended Wallets
Petra, Pontem, or Aptos Connect — Full list seen here
Chorus One Validator
Validator Address Direct Link or 0xda418307cff595ced2af5eb471ec11b1ad6a4907ef57d6e2eeb253bdd5bd9d0d
ARR
Refer to Staking Rewards for current rates
Before you start staking APT, ensure you have the following:
Navigate to the Chorus One Aptos Validator or search for the validator address using Aptos explorer.
0xda418307cff595ced2af5eb471ec11b1ad6a4907ef57d6e2eeb253bdd5bd9d0d
From the Chorus One validator on the block explorer, connect your Petra wallet by clicking on 'Connect' in the upper-right-hand corner of the screen.
Once connected with your Petra wallet, you will see your address in the upper-right-hand corner of the screen.
As a delegator, you will earn rewards on your stake minus any commissions for the operator, and you can perform the following operations:
As a delegator, you can unlock your stake at any time. However, the stake will only become withdrawable after the delegation pool’s lockup period expires.
During this time, your unlocked stake will continue earning rewards until your stake becomes withdrawable.
Enter the amount of APT you wish to unlock (unstake).
Staking rewards vary based on network parameters, validator performance and the total staked amount. Please refer to Staking Rewards for the most up-to-date ARR information.
You can unstake your APT at any time. However, the stake can only be withdrawn after the delegation pool's lockup period expires. This can range from 0 to 30 days.
Yes, your APT staking rewards are auto-compounded. The commission is paid to the validator when delegators unstake their positions.
No, currently, slashing is not enabled on the Aptos Network.
Yes, you can increase the amount of APT you have staked or unstake a portion or all of it at any time. It will then undergo the unlocking period that ranges from 0 to 30 days.
As crypto readies for its next market cycle, The Open Network (TON) has emerged as a breakout Layer 1. With Telegram’s billion-strong user base and a rapidly expanding ecosystem, TON is a cultural and technical force, staking its claim in the new era of blockchain innovation.
But while user adoption accelerates, staking infrastructure lags behind, impacting capital efficiency and limiting engagement from institutional players.
That’s where Chorus One ("Chorus") comes in.
Earlier this year, Chorus launched TON Pool—a fully-audited, MiCA-aligned, and highly scalable staking solution, purpose-built for institutions.
While many are still finding their footing in TON’s rapidly-growing ecosystem, TON Pool is live, operational, and set to drive the next wave of institutional adoption on the Open Network.
Despite TON’s strong fundamentals, staking continues to pose significant barriers for enterprises, custodians, and funds.
These constraints leave a massive opportunity on the table: secure, scalable staking infrastructure with the ability to support institutional requirements.
Enter TON Pool.
TON Pool eliminates the friction that once defined, and hindered, staking on TON—bringing together compliance-first architecture, performance optimization, and developer-ready integrations. Here’s what sets it apart:
MiCA-Aligned Compliance
Unlike LST-based alternatives, TON Pool enables pure delegation—avoiding tokenized representations entirely. This structure aligns with the EU’s MiCA regulation and emerging compliance standards worldwide.
Audited and Verified
All smart contracts are fully audited by Spearbit, with ongoing optimizations aimed at maximizing annualized staking returns (ARR).
Scalable by Design
SDK & API Integration
With a native SDK and API, TON Pool can be embedded directly into wallets, custodians, and exchanges—offering staking as a seamless, on-platform experience.
Live & Ready to Go
TON Pool is live, and set to integrate with regulated partners, including custodians, exchanges, and asset managers.
One of Chorus’ main focuses has been to work alongside regulators to ensure alignment, and establish best practices. Earlier this year, Chorus One led TON staking workshops with key stakeholders in the United Arab Emirates, including a presentation to the Global Blockchain Congress in Dubai. The goal: building staking infrastructure that anticipates regulatory evolution rather than trying to retrofit around it.
This proactive engagement has directly informed TON Pool’s architecture, ensuring it doesn’t just meet today’s compliance expectations, but is positioned to evolve with tomorrow’s.
Interested in learning more? Reach out to staking@chorus.one.
Chorus One stands among the world’s leading staking providers, trusted by institutions, foundations, and protocols since 2018. A pioneer within the staking economy, Chorus One’s research-first approach has made it a household name in leading ecosystems including Ethereum, Solana, and Cosmos. With approximately $1.7 billion in assets staked across 40+ networks, Chorus One builds and operates secure, performant, and regulatory-first infrastructure.
TON Pool is the latest expression of that mission—bringing scalable, compliant staking solutions to TON’s rapidly growing ecosystem. Whether enabling direct delegation or powering white label integrations for custodians, Chorus One is committed to making staking simple, accessible, and institution-ready.
Chorus has made it clear that this is just the beginning, with a robust roadmap outlined over the next few months. Here’s what to look forward to:
To learn more about TON Pool, as well as Chorus’ full suite of staking products, check out the Staking & Institutional Social - Dubai Edition. Chorus’ signature event series returns, co-hosted by KuCoin and FordeFi, on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 at the auspicious TODA - Theatre of Digital Art, Dubai. Dive into the nuances of the staking economy, network with some of the industry’s brightest, and enjoy a wonderful evening, all against the beautiful backdrop of Dubai during 2049.
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Proof-of-Stake is evolving: more regulated, more composable, more embedded into the products institutions use every day.
Built for compliance, designed for scale, and already delivering value across the TON ecosystem, TON Pool by Chorus One is the infrastructure layer the next phase of crypto needs.
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