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How to stake KYVE (Kyve Network)
Everything you need to know to stake your KYVE with Chorus One.
May 21, 2025
5 min read

Chorus One Validator

kyvevaloper16pj5gljqnqs0ajxakccfjhu05yczp987rv492n or use:

Stake Kyve with Chorus One

Recommended Wallets

Kelpr or Leap

Block Explorer

https://www.mintscan.io/kyve

Staking Rewards

https://www.stakingrewards.com/asset/kyve-network

Unstaking Period

21 Days

About Kyve Network

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.

  • The protocol is powered by incentivized validators who ensure data accuracy by staking tokens and earning rewards for proper validation.
  • Being compatible with the Cosmos SDK, Kyve integrates seamlessly with various blockchains and data sources, creating an interoperable framework for cross-chain data sharing.
  • Developers can use Kyve to create custom “pools” for specific datasets, tailoring the storage and retrieval process to their application’s needs.

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.

How to Stake KYVE
1. Install the Keplr Wallet Extension

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

Optional: How to install the Leap wallet
Optional: How to install the Leap wallet
Optional: How to install the Leap wallet
Optional: How to install the 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'.

Example of the installation screen using Brave browser.

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.

2. Create/Import an Account

Click on the extension in the Chrome/Brave toolbar and the following page will open up.

  • It is recommended to pin it to your browser toolbar by clicking on the jigsaw piece 🧩 icon and then the pin 📌 icon.
Select to either create a new wallet, import an existing wallet, or connect with a hardware wallet.

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.

  • 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.
Here you can choose between creating, importing, or associating your wallet with your Google account.

If you choose to create a new wallet you will be shown 12 words as your mnemonic seed.

  • Optional: You can select the 24-word option for a more secure mnemonic.

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 passphrase 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.
Example of the screen that will show your recovery phrase.

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.

  • In this case, we will be adding Kyve Network (KYVE), so please be sure to select that from the list or use the search bar to find it.

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.

Be sure to search for KYVE in the list in addition to Cosmos Hub.

Once you selected the relevant networks you want to use, click 'Save' and you'll be all set to go.

All set!! Your Keplr wallet is good to go!
3. Log in to your Keplr wallet

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.

Example of the Keplr dashboard.
4. Stake your KYVE

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.

How to access the dashboard from the wallet browser extension
Scroll down to find KYVE or use the search bar.

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.

Example of the KYVE 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.

Keplr dashboard example

Once there, you will see three steps highlighted in the pink box in the screenshot below.

  • Select Chain
  • Select Validator
  • Stake

Scroll or through the list or search for the chain you want, in this case KYVE.

  • Then, repeat the same steps to find the Chorus One validator.
Example of using the Keplr wallet screen to choose your chain and validator.

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.

  • Note: If you are using a Ledger hardware wallet, you will need to have the wallet connected, unlocked, and approve the transaction there.
Example of the KYVE staking screen with Chorus One selected.

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.

5. Claiming Rewards

After some time you will see rewards accumulating in your wallet.

Example of how available rewards will display from the Keplr dashboard.

You can simply go to the Keplr dashboard to claim them by selecting 'Claim' and approving the transaction.

  • You will see all rewards available from all networks you are staking with.
  • You can choose to claim all pending rewards or select which networks you specifically want to claim rewards for.
6. Unstaking your KYVE

If you wish to unstake your KYVE, you can do so from the same interface in Keplr that you used to stake.

  • Either go to the Keplr dashboard or manage your asset directly from the browser extension window.
Example of managing your KYVE stake in the wallet extension.
Example of the Keplr dashboard where you can see your active stake and selected validators.

Simply click on the validator you wish to unstake from and you will be prompted with the following screen.

Example of the staking & unstaking screen.

Please note that KYVE undergoes a 21 day unbonding period when unstaking.

Example of the unstaking timeline warning screen.

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.

Example above showing a KYVE unstaking transaction in progress.

After the unbonding period is complete you will be able to transact with your unstaked KYVE again!

Guides
How to stake AXL (Axelar)
Everything you need to know to stake your AXL with Chorus One.
May 21, 2025
5 min read

Chorus One Validator

axelarvaloper16pj5gljqnqs0ajxakccfjhu05yczp987zac7km

Recommended Wallets

Kelpr or Leap

Block Explorers

https://www.mintscan.io/axelar or https://axelarscan.io/

Staking Rewards

https://www.stakingrewards.com/asset/axelar

Unstaking Period

21 Days

About Axelar

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.

  • Axelar’s native token, AXL, plays a key role in securing the network and incentivizing validators through its proof-of-stake mechanism.
  • The token is also used for governance, allowing token holders to influence the future development of the platform.
How to Stake AXL
1. Install the Keplr Wallet Extension

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.

Optional: How to install the Leap wallet
Optional: How to install the Leap wallet
Optional: How to install the Leap wallet
Optional: How to install the 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'.

Example of the installation screen using Brave browser.

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.

2. Create/Import an Account

Click on the extension in the Chrome/Brave toolbar, and the following page will open up.

  • It is recommended to pin it to your browser toolbar by clicking on the jigsaw piece 🧩 icon and then the pin 📌 icon.
Select either to create a new wallet, import an existing wallet, or connect with a hardware wallet.

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.

Here you can choose between creating, importing, or associating your wallet with your Google account.

If you choose to create a new wallet, you will be shown 12 words as your mnemonic seed.

  • Optional: You can select the 24-word option for a more secure mnemonic.

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.

Example of the screen that will show your recovery phrase.

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.

  • In this case, we will be adding Axelar (AXL), so please be sure to select that from the list or use the search bar to find it.

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.

Be sure to search for AXL in the list in addition to Cosmos Hub.

Once you've selected the relevant networks you want to use, click 'Save' and you'll be all set to go.

All set!! Your Keplr wallet is good to go!
3. Log in to your Keplr wallet

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.

Example of the Keplr dashboard.
4. Stake your AXL

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.

How to access the dashboard from the wallet browser extension
Scroll down to find AXL or use the search bar.

Once you are on the Keplr dashboard, to stake, click on the 'Stake' tab on the left-hand side of the dashboard.

Keplr dashboard example

Once there, you will see three steps highlighted in the pink box in the screenshot below.

  • Select Chain
  • Select Validator
  • Stake

Scroll through the list or search for the chain you want, in this case AXL.

  • Then, repeat the same steps to find the Chorus One validator.
Example of using the Keplr wallet screen to choose your chain and validator.

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.

  • Note: If you are using a Ledger hardware wallet, you will need to have the wallet connected, unlocked, and approve the transaction there.
Example of the AXL staking screen with Chorus One selected.

Next, you will likely be returned to the dashboard interface for AXL and see a screen similar to the following.

Example dashboard of your AXL staking overview.

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.

5. Claiming Rewards

After some time, you will see rewards accumulating in your wallet.

Example of how available rewards will display from the Keplr dashboard.

You can simply go to the Keplr dashboard to claim them by selecting 'Claim' and approving the transaction.

  • You will see all rewards available from all networks you are staking with.
  • You can choose to claim all pending rewards or select which networks you specifically want to claim rewards for.
6. Unstaking your AXL

If you wish to unstake your AXL, you can do so from the same interface in Keplr that you used to stake.

  • Either go to the Keplr dashboard or manage your asset directly from the browser extension window.
Example of managing your AXL stake in the wallet extension.
Example of the Keplr dashboard where you can see your active stake and selected validators.

Simply click on the validator you wish to unstake from, and you will be prompted with the following screen.

Example of the staking & unstaking 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.

The example above shows an AXL unstaking transaction in progress.

After the unbonding period is complete, you will be able to transact with your unstaked AXL again!

Guides
How to stake APT (Aptos Network)
Everything you need to know to stake APT with Chorus One.
May 21, 2025
5 min read
Overview of the Aptos Network

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

Prerequisite Checklist

Before you start staking APT, ensure you have the following:

  • Aptos Wallet: A compatible wallet that supports staking.
  • APT Tokens: Ensure you have APT tokens in your wallet for staking and a small amount for transaction fees. A minimum of 11 APT must be held in your wallet to begin staking.
  • Chorus One Validator: Locate the Chorus One validator address in the Aptos staking interface.
Step-by-Step Guide to Stake your APT
Step 1: Set Up Your Wallet
  1. Download and install a compatible wallet, such as Petra wallet.
  2. Create or import your wallet and securely store your recovery phrase.
  3. Transfer APT tokens to your wallet.
Step 2: Access the Staking Interface

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.

Example of the Chorus One validator page.

Once connected with your Petra wallet, you will see your address in the upper-right-hand corner of the screen.

Step 3: Stake your APT to Chorus One
  1. Now that you are on the Chorus One validator page, simply click on 'Stake' to begin.
  2. Select the amount of APT you wish to stake. (The minimum is 11 APT).
    1. Note: It is advisable to leave a small amount of APT in your wallet to pay for future transactions and gas fees.
  3. Once you've selected how much APT you wish to stake, finalize and confirm the transaction in your wallet.
Step 4: Managing Your Staked APT

As a delegator, you will earn rewards on your stake minus any commissions for the operator, and you can perform the following operations:

  1. Add stake
  2. Unlock stake
  3. Reactivate stake
  4. Withdraw stake
Step 5. Unstaking your APT

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).

  1. Review the transaction details and approve and finalize the transaction.
  2. Confirm the transaction.
  3. Wait until the unlock period ends, ranging from 0 to 30 days.
    1. During this time, you will still earn APT rewards.
FAQs
1. What are the staking rewards for APT?

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.

2. Is there a lock-up period for APT staking? How long does it to to unstake?

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.

  • Your unlocked stake will continue earning rewards until the stake can be withdrawn.
3. Do my APT rewards auto-compound?

Yes, your APT staking rewards are auto-compounded. The commission is paid to the validator when delegators unstake their positions.

4. Is there a slashing on Aptos?

No, currently, slashing is not enabled on the Aptos Network.

5. Can I adjust my APT stake?

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.

Guides
News
Babylon Cap 3 is Live: Stake Your Bitcoin (BTC) with Chorus One
A step-by-step guide to staking your BTC to Babylon with Chorus One
December 10, 2024
5 min read
TL;DR:
  • Phase-1 cap 3 will go live at around 11:00 UTC on 10 Dec 2024 and will be a time-duration based cap (roughly 1 week).
  • The max deposit limit per transaction for cap 3 will be 5000 BTC.
  • Staking during Phase-1 involves locking your BTC to Babylon's self-custodial staking script.
  • Track your BTC staking position via the Staking Terminal
  • How to stake BTC in a nutshell:
    - Step 1: Go to the Bitcoin Stake App and connect your wallet, supported wallets include OKX Wallet, UniSat, Leather, Phantom, Magic Eden, Fordefi & OneKey.
    - Step 2: Enter the staking details, including the amount of BTC, provider, and transaction fee.
    - Step 3: Finalize the staking process by clicking “Stake” and confirm the transaction in your wallet.

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The wait is over! Babylon BTC staking goes live today, December 10, at BTC block 874,088 (around 11:00 UTC). With this new cap, Bitcoin holders can now stake their BTC seamlessly and earn rewards while contributing to the evolution of the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Cap 3 introduces new limits and features that make this staking opportunity both exciting and accessible:

  • 🌟 Start Block: 874,088
  • Duration: 1,000 BTC blocks (~1 week)
  • 🔒 Minimum Stake Per Transaction: 0.005 BTC
  • 🔓 Maximum Stake Per Transaction: 5,000 BTC
  • 🏆 Rewards:
    • First 300 BTC blocks: 100,000 points per block
    • Remaining 700 BTC blocks: 21,000 points per block

Chorus One is proud to support Babylon as a trusted and experienced Finality Provider, ensuring a smooth and reliable staking experience for the Bitcoin community.

How to Stake BTC with Babylon via Chorus One

Ready to stake? Follow this step-by-step guide to get started:

Step 1: Prepare Your Wallet

Make sure your Bitcoin wallet is ready before staking goes live. Staking Rewards supported wallets include:

Browser Wallets:

  • OKX Wallet
  • UniSat
  • Leather
  • Phantom
  • Magic Eden
  • Fordefi (select UniSat in the wallet selector)

Hardware Wallets:

  • OneKey
  • Keystone

👉 Note: When setting up your wallet, follow these guidelines:

  1. Avoid using hardware wallets like Ledger unless Keystone QR code support is enabled.
  2. Do not use wallets holding Bitcoin Inscriptions.
  3. Use Native SegWit or Taproot address formats.

Step 2: Stake Your Bitcoin

1. Go to the Staking Interface:
Visit the Chorus One BTC Staking Dashboard.

2. Connect Your Wallet:
Select your wallet and sign the signature request to connect.

3. Enter Your Staking Amount:
Input the amount of BTC to stake (between 0.005 BTC and 5,000 BTC per transaction).

4. Set Transaction Fees:
Choose your preferred transaction fee. To increase your chances of staking before the cap fills, prioritize your transaction with a higher fee.

5. Confirm the Transaction:
Click “Stake” and confirm the transaction in your wallet.

6. Track Your Position:
Monitor your staked BTC via the Staking Terminal.

How to Unstake Your BTC

Unstaking is straightforward:

1. Submit an Unbonding Transaction: The unbonding period is 1,008 BTC blocks (~7 days).

2. Withdraw Your BTC: Once the unbonding period is complete, withdraw your BTC via the Staking Terminal.

Why Stake BTC with Babylon and Chorus One?

Cap 3 Highlights:
Cap 3 represents a significant step forward for the Bitcoin community, enabling BTC holders to participate in staking while earning competitive rewards. It’s an innovative approach that combines the stability of Bitcoin with modern staking solutions.

Chorus One’s Expertise:
As a leading institutional staking provider, Chorus One has been at the forefront of blockchain innovation since 2018. With over $3 billion in assets secured across 60+ Proof-of-Stake networks, our enterprise-grade infrastructure and track record ensure a seamless staking experience.

Don’t Miss Out!

Prepare your wallet today and join the staking revolution. For detailed instructions, check out the updated staking guide: How to Stake Bitcoin with Babylon.

Stake now with Chorus One: Stake BTC with Babylon.

Let’s shape the future of Bitcoin staking together.

About Chorus One

Chorus One is one of the largest institutional staking providers globally, operating infrastructure for over 60 Proof-of-Stake (PoS) networks, including Ethereum, Cosmos, Solana, Avalanche, Near, and others. Since 2018, we have been at the forefront of the PoS industry, offering easy-to-use, enterprise-grade staking solutions, conducting industry-leading research, and investing in innovative protocols through Chorus One Ventures. As an ISO 27001 certified provider, Chorus One also offers slashing and double-signing insurance to its institutional clients. For more information, visit chorus.one or follow us on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), and Telegram.

Guides
Stake Your Tez With Chorus One
A step-by-step guide to switching form delegating to staking, and staking your Tez with Chorus One
December 6, 2024
5 min read

Since the Paris upgrade, staking has been introduced on Tezos. Staking and delegating are different activities. After the Quebec proposal goes live in January, the delegation rewards will drop to 33% of the staking rewards. In other words, in 2025, you can earn 3x more return on your Tez if you stake vs. delegate.

Below is a brief overview of the differences between staking and delegating.

Source: Tezos, How to Stake

We have prepared a short guide to help you switch from delegating to staking. The guide is based on the Kukai wallet, but you can use the wallet of your choice.

Getting started

  1. Start delegating.

If you haven't delegated to a Chorus One baker yet, click on “Delegating & Staking” in the right corner of the wallet interface. Look for Chorus One on the bakers’ list. You can use the search button in your browser to find it.

  1. Click on the Delegate button and confirm the delegation.
  1. You can start staking once you have confirmed delegation (or already delegated before). Scroll to the top of the page and click the Stake button or go to stake.tezos.com
  1. Connect Wallet on the staking page.
  1. Chorus One should already be selected as your baker. If it’s not, you can select us here.
  1. Select the amount to be staked.
  1. And confirm.
  1. Now, you are staked and can enjoy increased staking rewards!

About Chorus One

Chorus One is one of the largest institutional staking providers globally, operating infrastructure for over 60 Proof-of-Stake (PoS) networks, including Ethereum, Cosmos, Solana, Avalanche, Near, and others. Since 2018, we have been at the forefront of the PoS industry, offering easy-to-use, enterprise-grade staking solutions, conducting industry-leading research, and investing in innovative protocols through Chorus One Ventures. As an ISO 27001 certified provider, Chorus One also offers slashing and double-signing insurance to its institutional clients. For more information, visit chorus.one or follow us on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), and Telegram.

Guides
Networks
How to stake Namada with Chorus One
A step-by-step guide for staking Namada with Chorus One
December 3, 2024
5 min read
Key Details

Chorus One Validator: tnam1qxsx2ezu89gx252kwwluqp7hadyp285tkczhaqg0or search for Chorus One on the Namada Staking page.

Recommended Wallet: Namada Keychain (Chrome or Firefox only)

Block Explorer: https://namada.info/

Unstaking Period: 14 days

About Namada

Namada (NAM) is a proof of stake (PoS) layer-1 blockchain from the Anoma foundation designed to prioritize privacy in multi-asset transactions using zero-knowledge proof technology and focusing on interchain asset-agnostic data protection.

Built on the Tendermint consensus engine, it uses a mechanism called Zcash Sapling Protocol to enable shielded transfers, allowing users to transact privately while supporting interoperability with other blockchains.

Namada stands out for its native multi-asset support, meaning any asset from connected chains or created within Namada can benefit from its privacy features without needing custom contracts.

The platform also introduces an innovative feature called Privacy as a Public Good. It rewards users for using private transactions by allocating a portion of transaction fees and staking rewards to fund privacy-centric initiatives.

Namada aims to enhance privacy across the blockchain ecosystem, offering a solution that seamlessly integrates privacy with usability, making it accessible for both developers and end-users.

How to stake NAM

1. Install the Namada Keychain browser extension

To begin, you will need to Namada Keychain, which can be downloaded here:

Please note that currently the Namada Keychain is only supported on Chrome and Firefox.

If you already have the Namada Keychain installed, skip ahead to: How to stake

Example of the Namada Keychain webpage.

Next, set up your wallet by either creating a new wallet via a 12 or 24-word phrase from the Namada Keychain, or connect via Ledger which will require having already installed the Namada app from Ledger Live.

If you are creating a new wallet from the Namada Keychain directly, please be sure to store your 12 or 24-word phrase securely.

You will be prompted to enter some random words from your seed phrase to ensure you wrote it down correctly. Next, you will be prompted to set a password for your Namada Keychain.

Your seed phrase cannot be recovered if lost. Please be sure to write this down somewhere secure and never share it with anyone.

Anyone with access to your seed phrase will have access to your funds.

  • It is not advisable to store this digitally or as a screenshot.

2. How to stake

Next, navigate to https://interface.namada.tududes.com/ to view the overview interface for Namada.

  • You can either click on the blue 'Stake' button in the bottom-center of the screen or click on the Staking tab on the left hand panel of the screen.  

Example of the Namada overview interface.

You can search for Chorus One in the search bar or enter the Chorus One validator address to find the correct validator from the Staking interface.

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Simply click on 'Stake' and you will be brought to the staking page.

Example of the Namada staking interface.

You may need to search for Chorus One again to find it from the list of available validators.

Example of staking 50 NAM to Chorus One.

Simply enter how much NAM you wish to stake with Chorus One and then complete the transaction in your Namada Keychain and sign the transaction.

You will be prompted to enter the password you set for your Namada Keychain wallet to finalize the transaction.

Once you have approved the transaction, you have successfully staked your NAM!

3. Increasing and managing your NAM stake

If you'd like to increase or manage your NAM stake, you can do so from the Namada Overview page or the Namada Staking page.

Enter the amount of NAM you would like to increase your stake by.

Follow the same steps as before to approve and finalize your staking transaction.

4. Unstaking your NAM

If you wish to unstake your NAM, this can be done from the Namada Staking page which will provide an overview of your staked balances and which validators you have delegated to.

Below is an example of how it may look for you.

  • You will see the options to Stake, Redelegate, or Unstake.

Example of the Namada Staking interface.

To unstake, simply click on the 'Unstake' button and follow the prompts to approve and finalize the transaction, similar to the steps taken to stake your NAM originally.

When unstaking your NAM, please note that it will take 14 days to complete during which time your staked balance will not be earning staking rewards.

After this period has passed, your NAM will become liquid again and you can transact with it.

A Note to Institutional Investors

If you are an institutional investor looking to stake Namada (NAM) with Chorus One, please reach out to us via our staking request form.

About Chorus One

Chorus One is one of the largest institutional staking providers globally, operating infrastructure for over 60 Proof-of-Stake (PoS) networks, including Ethereum, Cosmos, Solana, Avalanche, Near, and others. Since 2018, we have been at the forefront of the PoS industry, offering easy-to-use, enterprise-grade staking solutions, conducting industry-leading research, and investing in innovative protocols through Chorus One Ventures. As an ISO 27001 certified provider, Chorus One also offers slashing and double-signing insurance to its institutional clients. For more information, visit chorus.one or follow us on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), and Telegram.

Guides
How to stake STRK (Starknet) with Chorus One
A step-by-step guide on how to easily stake STRK to Chorus One using Staking Rewards
November 26, 2024
5 min read
Overview

Category Details:

Staking details:

  • Unbounding period: 21 days
  • Inflation rate: 1.6%
  • Chorus One commission rate: 5%

Details for Investors:

Locked tokens are not eligible for staking in this first phase. It will be at a later stage

About Starknet

Starknet has been designed to enhance Ethereum's capabilities while maintaining its core values of security and composability. It operates as a permissionless Validity-Rollup, also known as a zero-knowledge rollup (ZK rollup), which is a Layer 2 solution built to improve the scalability of the Ethereum network.

As an L2 blockchain, Starknet empowers developers and decentralized applications to perform large-scale computations at significantly reduced costs. This scalability is achieved without compromising Ethereum’s inherent strengths, such as its decentralized nature.

Starknet uses an advanced cryptographic system known as STARK proofs (Scalable Transparent Argument of Knowledge). These proofs ensure transactions are both secure and verifiable, even when processed off-chain, which helps to maintain Ethereum’s high standards of trust and transparency.

A unique feature of Starknet is its use of Cairo, a purpose-built programming language designed to maximize efficiency and performance in the Starknet ecosystem. Cairo is used to write smart contracts, enabling developers to harness its full potential for creating innovative and high-performance applications.

With Starknet, the Ethereum ecosystem can achieve faster transaction speeds, lower costs, and improved scalability, making it a vital piece of the blockchain scalability puzzle included in Ethereum’s roadmap.

The launch for Starknet will happen in different phases, which are the following:

Phase 1:

  • Launch of permissionless staking and stake delegation.
  • Validators are required to run a full node in preparation for future phases.

Phase 2:

  • Validators will begin attesting to blocks, signing them when randomly selected.

Phase 3:

  • Validators will validate and vote on blocks sequenced by the sequencer, with consensus proofs submitted to L1.

Phase 4:

  • Validators will assume full responsibility for maintaining and securing the network by producing, attesting, and proving blocks.

How to stake STRK

In order to stake with Chorus One, you can go to the staking rewards app available here

Once there, connect your wallet (Argent X or Braavos). If you’re visiting the website for the first time, you’ll need to grant the application access and approve a signature request.

Next, enter the amount of STRK you want to stake with Chorus One.

Click “Stake”, then confirm the transaction in your wallet to complete the staking process.

Congratulations! You have successfully staked your STRK. Click the button to track your staked STRK position in the Staking Terminal. You can also view the transaction details on Starkscan.

You can now monitor your stake, claim staking rewards, and unstake directly using the Staking Rewards Terminal, available here: https://www.stakingrewards.com/terminal

About Chorus One

Chorus One is one of the largest institutional staking providers globally, operating infrastructure for over 60 Proof-of-Stake (PoS) networks, including Ethereum, Cosmos, Solana, Avalanche, Near, and others. Since 2018, we have been at the forefront of the PoS industry, offering easy-to-use, enterprise-grade staking solutions, conducting industry-leading research, and investing in innovative protocols through Chorus One Ventures. As an ISO 27001 certified provider, Chorus One also offers slashing and double-signing insurance to its institutional clients. For more information, visit chorus.one or follow us on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), and Telegram.

Guides
Deep-dive: Berachain and How to Stake BERA
The ultimate staking guide for BERA is here: Get all the details on PoL liquidity provisioning, step-by-step instructions for BGT staking, and a clear walkthrough on converting BGT to BERA. Everything you need, all in one place!
November 20, 2024
5 min read
Key Details

Chorus One Validator: 0x6bcBe50912a51c4d956444CCbd2F3e9dAA217CC1

Recommended Wallet: MetaMask

Block Explorer: https://bartio.beratrail.io/

Staking Rewards: https://www.stakingrewards.com/asset/berachain-bera/about

Connecting to Testnet: https://docs.berachain.com/developers/network-configurations

About Berachain

Berachain (BERA), currently in their final testnet phase (Cartio), is changing how DeFi users access liquidity, supercharging applications, and providing flexibility and adaptability to the thriving digital economy. It combines the capabilities of the Cosmos SDK and introduces its novel 'Proof of Liquidity' as well as their new modular implementation of the EVM called Polaris. This not only tackles current obstacles but also paves the way for fresh avenues of creativity and advancement within the DeFi industry.

Through the unique Proof-of-Liquidity (PoL) consensus mechanism, Berachain is transforming traditional staking by requiring liquidity contributions instead of merely locking assets. This innovative approach incentivizes users to supply liquidity to the network, strengthening decentralized applications (dApps) and rewarding participants for enhancing liquidity pools.

What is Proof of Liquidity(PoL)?

To support the PoL model, Berachain utilizes a tri-token model comprising the Bera Governance Token (BGT), the native gas token (BERA), and Honey (HONEY).

Each token serves a specific role:

  • BGT is central to governance and staking, granting holders voting rights for protocol decisions and access to rewards through whitelisted liquidity pools.
  • BERA powers transactions within the network.
  • HONEY facilitates lending, borrowing, and liquidity provision, driving ecosystem activity.

BGT plays a central role in the staking process on Berachain. It grants holders governance rights, enabling them to vote on proposals that shape protocol upgrades.

  • Users can earn BGT by participating in PoL or staking BERA directly to a validator.
  • For PoL participants, BGT rewards are distributed through rewards vaults tied to particular liquidity pools, which must first be approved and whitelisted through a governance approval process.
    • Once a pool is whitelisted, users can contribute liquidity to these vaults and receive BGT rewards in return.

Together, this tri-token model creates a robust and dynamic economic framework that aligns network security, liquidity, and governance. While currently still in its testnet phase, Berachain’s innovative model is poised to reshape blockchain staking upon mainnet launch.

Chorus One and BeraBoost

Chorus One has been involved with the ongoing developments of Berachain and their new PoL model and is prepared to offer day one support for the network. Alongside this, we have created a special algorithm called BeraBoost to maximize BGT rewards for PoL participants allowing Chorus One to provide infrastructure that maximizes the performance of the PoL system, ensuring that liquidity is efficiently managed while securing the network through the use of our in-house algorithm.

The BeraBoost Algorithm

Chorus One will publish our BeraBoost algorithm on day one, which optimizes rewards distribution for liquidity providers and validators on Berachain. This approach maximizes returns for BGT delegators by tracking LP positions and directs incentives to the most relevant reward vaults.

BeraBoost which will maximize delegator income by strategically distributing BGT emissions to their reward vault positions. This is a sophisticated approach that takes into account nuances like vault turnover and varying incentive liquidity.

Chorus One BeraBoost will operate on a public dashboard, providing transparent, optimized incentive capture for delegators. BeraBoost maximizes incentives taking into account delegator reward vault positions and Chorus One will continue to improve BeraBoost as the chain matures.

How to stake BERA

Berachain Testnet Links

Below are the links you can use to get started on Berachain testnet if you'd like to explore the PoL mechanisms and staking process first-hand.

Berachain Faucet: The Berachain testnet faucet is the first place to begin to get some testnet BERA.

Home | BEX: BEX is the home of the swap and liquidity provisioning features to participate in PoL.

Vaults | BGT Station: BGT Station is your all in one stop to stake your liquidity tokens and delegate BGT and interact with other features of the network.

How to stake to Chorus One

Once you've acquired some testnet tokens, you can use BEX to swap your BERA into different tokens you wish to provide liquidity for.  For example, let's say you wanted to provide liquidity to the BERA/HONEY pool.

First, navigate to https://bartio.bex.berachain.com/swap and select how much BERA you wish to swap to HONEY.

Note: When providing liquidity, you will need to provide a roughly 50/50 distribution in value of each token. For example, $100 worth of BERA and $100 worth of HONEY.

You will see a preview of your swap, go ahead and complete the steps by approving the transaction in your wallet.

Once you have the tokens you want to provide liquidity for, navigate to https://bartio.bex.berachain.com/pools to select the liquidity pool you wish to interact with.

In this case, we will be demonstrating with the HONEY/BERA pool.

  • Note: When you deposit your BERA to a pool, it will become wBERA.

Click on 'Add' to be brought to the liquidity deposit screen. You can click on 'MAX' for either token to see what the most liquidity you can provide is based on the amounts of each token you have.

Next, click on 'Preview' and if it all looks good, go ahead and approve the transaction in your wallet and provide the liquidity to the pool.

After you've done so, you'll likely be prompted to deposit your liquidity receipt tokens to a rewards vault to begin earning BGT. (screenshot example below).

  • However, if you are not, you can navigate to BGT Station to proceed with the next steps.

From BGT station, make sure you select the tab at the top called 'Vaults' and from there you can search for a rewards vault for HONEY/WBERA to stake you receipt tokens to.

  • You might see a lot of possible rewards vaults (aka "gauges") to stake receipt tokens to.
  • You can use the search bar to find the HONEY/WBERA vault where you can stake your receipt token.

Using the search function can be very helpful to find the vault you wish to use.

Simply click on 'Deposit' and you can stake your liquidity receipt tokens from your deposit earlier.

Enter the amount of the receipt tokens you wish to stake, then click on 'Deposit' to finalize the transaction in your wallet.

And now you've successfully participated in PoL! Your receipt tokens will begin accruing BGT rewards that you can claim and then stake with the Chorus One validator.

However, it's worth noting that BGT will not be instantly earned for your receipt token deposit, however, you will begin earning BGT from your stake in that rewards vault.

As it accrues, you can claim your pending BGT rewards.

  • The screenshot below shows an example of BGT rewards that have accrued in the HONEY/WBERA vault we staked the liquidity receipt token to earlier.

Simply click on 'Claim Rewards' and you will claim the BGT that has accrued from the rewards vault.

If you are staking to other rewards vaults, you can see an overview of all your pending BGT rewards from: https://bartio.station.berachain.com/rewards

Once you have your BGT, you can navigate to the 'Validators' tab of BGT Station to select Chorus One.

Once on the Chorus One validator page, simply click on 'Delegate' to delegate your BGT to the validator.

Here you will see the screen where you can choose how much BGT to delegate.

After you've entered how much BGT you wish to delegate, click on 'Queue Boost' which will start the delegation process.

The delegation process is not instant. When you queue the BGT boost to the Chorus One validator, it will process in approximately 1-2 hours.

You can view the status of your delegation boost from the same page you used to delegate.

Please note that to finalize the BGT delegation, you will need to return to this page and confirm the boost after the time in the delegation queue has passed.

After you've come back and confirmed your BGT delegation to the Chorus One validator, you're all set! You've successfully delegated BGT and have boosted the Chorus One validator further, thus increasing the amount of BGT it will distribute to your rewards vault (in this case, HONEY/WBERA).

You will continue to accrue more BGT over time from your PoL positions which can be claimed from the 'Rewards' tab of BGT Station.

Converting BGT to BERA

BGT cannot be transferred to another wallet. It is soul bound to your wallet. While BGT can be delegated, it can also be converted one way in a 1:1 ratio to BERA.

Please note it is not possible to convert BERA back to BGT. This is a one way swap only.

This allows you to use your BGT rewards to either further boost the Chorus One validator or you can swap your BGT to BERA to use it for other functions in the Berachain ecosystem.

This 1:1 swap can be done from the 'Redeem' tab on BGT Station.

Simply select how much BGT you'd like to convert to BERA and click on 'Confirm' then finalize the transaction in your wallet.

And that's it -- You've now converted your BGT rewards to BERA and can use that BERA to swap in BEX or participate in other aspects of the Berachain ecosystem!

A Note to Institutional Investors

If you are an institutional investor looking to stake Berachain (BERA) with Chorus One, please reach out to us via our staking request form.

About Chorus One

Chorus One is one of the largest institutional staking providers globally, operating infrastructure for over 60 Proof-of-Stake (PoS) networks, including Ethereum, Cosmos, Solana, Avalanche, Near, and others. Since 2018, we have been at the forefront of the PoS industry, offering easy-to-use, enterprise-grade staking solutions, conducting industry-leading research, and investing in innovative protocols through Chorus One Ventures. As an ISO 27001 certified provider, Chorus One also offers slashing and double-signing insurance to its institutional clients. For more information, visit chorus.one or follow us on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), and Telegram.

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