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How to Stake on OPUS via Fireblocks Custody
A step-by-step guide to staking on OPUS via Fireblocks Custody
August 17, 2023
5 min read

Welcome to the Fireblocks Guide for OPUS Staking. This guide is designed to help you stake with OPUS from your Fireblocks custody. We’ll leverage Metamask Institutional(MMI) chrome extension to seamlessly stake with OPUS.

1. First, connect your Fireblocks account to Metamask Institutional(MMI) wallet extension. Please download and install the extension from here.

2. Then, connect the desired Fireblocks custody vault to MMI.

3. To do this, in the Fireblocks custody, you need to click on the “Web3 Access” menu on the left hand navigation.

a. You will find a “Metamask Institutional user?” popup at the bottom of the page. Please click on “Connect account” to proceed with MMI connection.

b. Next, please select the desired vault to connect to Fireblocks and click on "Connect".

c. Metamask Institutional Wallet will show the custodian account connection request. Your Fireblocks vault will be connected to MMI once confirmed.

d. You should see the vault balance in MMI wallet

Now, your Fireblocks custody is connected to Metamask Institutional wallet. We are one step away from staking. We need to whitelist the staking contract now.

4. Whitelist the Batch Contract address in Fireblocks. In the Fireblocks Left hand navigation, please click on Whitelisted addresses menu and select the contract address on the screen.

5. OPUS Staking contract address is: 0x9b8c989FF27e948F55B53Bb19B3cC1947852E394

a. Goerli Testnet contract address is: 0x5FaDfdb7eFffd3B4AA03f0F29d9200Cf5F191F31

6. Based on your organisation approval policy, you will need to approval from multiple signers.

Next step is to stake with OPUS through MMI & Fireblocks custody.

7. Click on Connect wallet button in OPUS UX. Please select Metamask wallet in the walletconnect window.

8. Select the amount of stake on the slider and click “Confirm & Stake”

9. Approve the transaction on MMI

10. Approve the transaction on Fireblocks

11. After the transaction is confirmed on Fireblocks, you will see the staking transaction confirmation screen on OPUS.

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Networks
How to stake ETH on OPUS via Ledger/Metamask
A step-by-step guide to staking ETH on OPUS via Ledger/MetaMask
July 26, 2023
5 min read

This step-by-step guide is designed to help you stake Ethereum on OPUS. Throughout this guide, we will break down the process into simple, manageable steps.

1. Connect Ledger to Metamask

  • We assume that you have a ledger with some ETH, and versed with using Ledger. Please reach out to our team for any support here.
  • Please follow the instructions found in this link to connect Ledger with Metamask: https://support.ledger.com/hc/en-us/articles/4404366864657-Connect-your-Ledger-to-MetaMask?docs=true

💡 Tip: If you face the below error(0x650f), please follow this link to resolve the error.

💡 Tip: After this configuration, Metamask doesn’t have access to Ledger private keys. This configuration allows Ledger to leverage Metamask as a visual interface.

2. Enable Blind Signing on Ledger by following the steps shown in this link: https://support.ledger.com/hc/en-us/articles/4405481324433-Enable-blind-signing-in-the-Ethereum-ETH-app?support=true

You have now successfully connected Ledger to Metamask. Next step is to Login to OPUS Poral.

3. Our sales team must have sent you your login credentials. If not, please reach out to them here

4. Now, please enter your organisation name, and login with SSO.

5. Connect Metamask to OPUS.

6. Select Amount of ETH using the Slider

💡 Tip: OPUS Staking slider helps you stake up to 800 ETH(25 Validators) in one transaction.

💡 Tip: OPUS staking screen shows the backward looking APR, and projected rewards.

7. Confirm stake transaction on Metamask.

8. Approve transcation on Ledger

  • Steps involved: Review Transaction > Blind Signing > Amount 800 ETH > Address > Network > Max Fees > Accept and Send

You have now staked Ethereum on OPUS!  To stake more, please follow the guide from step#6.

If you are facing any issues, please reach out to us at Chorus One support.

About Chorus One

Chorus One is one of the biggest institutional staking providers globally operating infrastructure for 40+ Proof-of-Stake networks including Ethereum, Cosmos, Solana, Avalanche, and Near amongst others. Since 2018, we have been at the forefront of the PoS industry and now offer easy enterprise-grade staking solutions, industry-leading research, and also invest in some of the most cutting-edge protocols through Chorus Ventures.

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How to stake $ARCH with Chorus One
A step-by-step guide to staking $ARCH with Chorus One
July 3, 2023
5 min read

Archway Network is a novel blockchain platform that has garnered attention from developers and enthusiasts. Powered by Cosmos SDK, Tendermint, and CosmWasm, Archway boasts a robust architecture emphasizing speed, scalability, and security. Its standout feature is seamless interoperability through the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol, enabling smooth data and value exchange between different blockchains. With its innovative features and developer-centric focus, Archway Network emerges as a prominent player in the blockchain landscape.

  1. To start staking $ARCH, log in to a Cosmos network compatible wallet on the browser of your choice. We have chosen Leap wallet on the Brave browser.

Ensure that you have the Leap wallet extension downloaded and enabled in your browser.

  1. Then, log into your wallet.

Ensure that you have sufficient $ARCH tokens for staking.

  1. If you don’t already have $ARCH tokens, visit https://docs.archway.io/developers/guides/faucet to receive some tokens from the Archway Discord channel.
  1. Once you have $ARCH in your wallet, click on the ‘Stake’ button in the bottom row.

  1. Then, click on ‘Stake’ and search for ‘Chorus One’ amongst the list of validators.
  1. Enter the amount of $ARCH you would like to stake. Make sure not to delegate all your tokens, as you will need to pay transactions fees in case you want to undelegate.
  1. Finally, review and confirm the transaction.

You have now successfully staked $ARCH with Chorus One!

About Chorus One

Chorus One is one of the biggest institutional staking providers globally operating infrastructure for 40+ Proof-of-Stake networks including Ethereum, Cosmos, Solana, Avalanche, and Near amongst others. Since 2018, we have been at the forefront of the PoS industry and now offer easy enterprise-grade staking solutions, industry-leading research, and also invest in some of the most cutting-edge protocols through Chorus Ventures.

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Networks
How to stake MATIC (Polygon)
A step-by-step guide to staking MATIC with Chorus One
June 5, 2023
5 min read

Polygon is a Layer 2 scaling solution built on Ethereum that aims to provide multiple tools to improve the speed and reduce the cost and complexities of transactions on blockchain networks.

Overview

  1. To start staking $MATIC, first log in to https://staking.polygon.technology/ on the browser of your choice.

Ensure that the browser has integrated any of the wallets supported by Polygon.

  1. Then, click on Login and connect to the wallet of your choice. Click ‘View all’ to see all the wallets supported by Polygon. We have chosen MetaMask.
  1. Once you have connected your wallet, click on ‘Become a Delegator’, and search for ‘Chorus One’ amongst the list of available validators.

Click on ‘Chorus One’ to verify all the details. Ensure that the Validator address (shown as ‘Owner’) is 0xbbd83024be631bb6f3dd3c0363b3d43b5d91c35f.

Note: The commission rate to stake $MATIC with Chorus One is 5%.

  1. Once you have verified all the details, click ‘Become a Delegator’ .
  1. Next, enter the amount of $MATIC you would like to stake. Then, click ‘Continue’.
  1. You will be redirected to your wallet to approve the transaction, which will take a few minutes.

You have now completed the process and staked your $MATIC with Chorus One!  

About Chorus One

Chorus One is one of the biggest institutional staking providers globally operating infrastructure for 40+ Proof-of-Stake networks including Ethereum, Cosmos, Solana, Avalanche, and Near amongst others. Since 2018, we have been at the forefront of the PoS industry and now offer easy enterprise-grade staking solutions, industry-leading research, and also invest in some of the most cutting-edge protocols through Chorus Ventures. We are a team of over 50 passionate individuals spread throughout the globe who believe in the transformative power of blockchain technology.

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How to stake SUI (Sui Network)
A step-by-step guide to staking SUI
May 4, 2023
5 min read

Sui is a Layer 1 blockchain and smart contract platform designed to make digital asset ownership fast, private, secure, and accessible to everyone.

Overview


  1. Install the SUI wallet extension

In case you don’t have the SUI wallet extension installed on your browser already, visit https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/sui-wallet/opcgpfmipidbgpenhmajoajpbobppdil and Install the extension.

Click on ‘Install SUI for Chrome’ if you are using a Chrome browser or Brave if you are using the Brave browser and follow the installation instructions.

  1. Create Account

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

Click on Get Started to create your account. Then, create a secure password for your wallet.

| You will be shown 12 words as your mnemonic seed. Back it up securely (read the warning below)

| Back up your mnemonic seed securely

  • Anyone with your mnemonic seed can take your assets.
  • Lost mnemonic seed can’t be recovered.

Finally, click on Open Sui Wallet to create your account.

3. Log in to your account

Once you have created your account, click on the extension to view your address.

4. Stake your SUI

If you don’t already have SUIs in your account, fund it with some tokens. You may use an exchange to transfer the SUI tokens to your address or get it from someone who already holds them.

Ensure you’re on the correct network - Mainnet.

Click on “Stake & Earn SUI”

Find “ Chorus One” validator in the list and verify that the validator address by visiting https://explorer.sui.io/validator/0xd6edebcfa598dcb6e71037b34f09ddc6a20dd874edca1d89d5ccd11ec070d040 and confirming that the Chorus One address is 0xd6edebcfa598dcb6e71037b34f09ddc6a20dd874edca1d89d5ccd11ec070d040.

Select and click “Select Amount”. Enter the amount of SUI tokens you want to stake.

Click on “Stake Now”.

  1. Claiming rewards

Over time you will see rewards getting accumulated in your account. You can simply go to the SUI extension to claim them.

How to Unstake SUI

1. To unstake, log into your account and click on "Currently Staked".


2. Select the amount of SUI tokens that you want to unstake.

  1. The, select "Unstake SUI".
  1. Verify your details, and then select "Unstake now" .
  1. You have now successfully unstaked your SUI tokens.
Guides
How to stake JUNO (Juno Network)
A step-by-step guide on staking JUNO (Juno Network)
March 22, 2023
5 min read

Overview

Category Details
Chorus One Validator Address bandvaloper15urq2dtp9qce4fyc85m6upwm9xul3049fz627w
APY 11.2 %
Wallet Keplr
Block Explorer https://cosmoscan.io/ | https://www.mintscan.io/band
Staking Rewards https://www.stakingrewards.com/earn/band-protocol/
Unstaking Period 21 Days

Akash is a decentralized marketplace, where cloud providers (providers) can lease their computing power to users (tenants). The Akash marketplace functions by conducting reverse auctions whereby the tenant creates orders for computing power, and providers bid on these orders. When the tenant chooses a provider, they create a lease. After this, the user deploys a Docker container on the Akash Container Platform where users are able to then run any cloud-native application and access a range of cloud management services like Kubernetes.

Please note that the unstake period is 21 days. This means that you can only unstake and withdraw coins to your wallet after this time has passed. We wish you profitable staking!

How to stake JUNO (Juno Network)

1. Install Keplr Wallet Extension

In case you don't have the keplr extension installed in your browser visit https://www.keplr.app/ and click on Install extension.

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 Account

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 create a new account

You will be shown 12 words as your mnemonic seed. Select24 words option for a more secure mnemonic. Back it up securely (read the warning below)

Back up your mnemonic seed securely.

  • Anyone with your mnemonic seed can take your assets.
  • Lost mnemonic seed can't be recovered.

Enter an account name and a passphrase to unlock your wallet. You will be asked for the mnemonic again. Enter the 24 words in order. This is to make sure you remember the mnemonic.

Finally, click on Next to create your account

3. Log in to your account

Regardless of whether you already have an account or if you created it just now you may now click on the extension to view your address or visit https://wallet.keplr.app/#/akashnet/stake to see the full dashboard.

4. Stake your AKT

If you don't already have AKT in your account fund it with some tokens. You may use an exchange to transfer the AKT tokens to your address or get it from someone who already holds those.

To stake click on the Akash network in the left panel and click on Stake

You will be shown a list of validators with whom to stake on the right side. Scroll to Chorus One and click on Manage.

A modal with Chorus One's description will pop up. Click once on Delegate to enter the amount of tokens you want to stake.

Clicking on Delegate again will take you to Keplr wallet for approval. Approve the transaction and you will be able to see your stake.

There is a 21-day unbonding process for staked AKTs during which delegator AKTs do not earn rewards and cannot be transferred, exchanged, or spent. AKTs can, however, be slashed during the unbonding period.
5. Claiming rewards

After some time you will see rewards getting accumulated in your account. You can simply go to the Keplr extension to claim them.

Guides
How to stake AKT (Akash)
A step-by-step guide on staking AKT (Akash)
March 6, 2023
5 min read

Overview

Category Details
Chorus One Validator Address akashvaloper16pj5gljqnqs0ajxakccfjhu05yczp987ptmjx9
Wallet 40.5
APR https://www.mintscan.io/akash
Block Explorer https://www.mintscan.io/akash
Staking Rewards https://www.stakingrewards.com/earn/akash/
Unstaking Period 21 Days

Akash is a decentralized marketplace, where cloud providers (providers) can lease their computing power to users (tenants). The Akash marketplace functions by conducting reverse auctions whereby the tenant creates orders for computing power, and providers bid on these orders. When the tenant chooses a provider, they create a lease. After this, the user deploys a Docker container on the Akash Container Platform where users are able to then run any cloud-native application and access a range of cloud management services like Kubernetes.

Please note that the unstake period is 21 days. This means that you can only unstake and withdraw coins to your wallet after this time has passed. We wish you profitable staking!

How to stake AKT (Akash)

1. Install Keplr Wallet Extension

In case you don't have the keplr extension installed in your browser visit https://www.keplr.app/ and click on Install extension.

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 Account

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 create a new account

You will be shown 12 words as your mnemonic seed. Select24 words option for a more secure mnemonic. Back it up securely (read the warning below)

Back up your mnemonic seed securely.

  • Anyone with your mnemonic seed can take your assets.
  • Lost mnemonic seed can't be recovered.

Enter an account name and a passphrase to unlock your wallet. You will be asked for the mnemonic again. Enter the 24 words in order. This is to make sure you remember the mnemonic.

Finally, click on Next to create your account

3. Log in to your account

Regardless of whether you already have an account or if you created it just now you may now click on the extension to view your address or visit https://wallet.keplr.app/#/akashnet/stake to see the full dashboard.

4. Stake your AKT

If you don't already have AKT in your account fund it with some tokens. You may use an exchange to transfer the AKT tokens to your address or get it from someone who already holds those.

To stake click on the Akash network in the left panel and click on Stake

You will be shown a list of validators with whom to stake on the right side. Scroll to Chorus One and click on Manage.

A modal with Chorus One's description will pop up. Click once on Delegate to enter the amount of tokens you want to stake.

Clicking on Delegate again will take you to Keplr wallet for approval. Approve the transaction and you will be able to see your stake.

There is a 21-day unbonding process for staked AKTs during which delegator AKTs do not earn rewards and cannot be transferred, exchanged, or spent. AKTs can, however, be slashed during the unbonding period.
5. Claiming rewards

After some time you will see rewards getting accumulated in your account. You can simply go to the Keplr extension to claim them.

Guides
How to stake XTZ (Tezos)
A step-by-step guide on staking XTZ (Tezos)
February 9, 2023
5 min read

Overview

Category Details
Chorus One Validator Address tz1eEnQhbwf6trb8Q8mPb2RaPkNk2rN7BKi8
tz1Scdr2HsZiQjc7bHMeBbmDRXYVvdhjJbBh
APY 5.6%
Wallet Atomex, Ledger
Block Explorer https://tzstats.com
Staking Rewards https://www.stakingrewards.com/earn/tezos/

How to stake XTZ (Tezos) using Atomex Wallet

It’s quite simple to delegate purchased Tezos coins (XTZ). The main steps  for delegating Tezos remain the same for most wallets

  1. Open the wallet.
  2. Choose a baker from the list.
  3. Press “Delegate”.

Let us see an example of each of these steps using Atomex wallet

1. Create/log in to your account

Go to https://wallet.atomex.me/. Select My Wallets in case you already have an account otherwise click on CREATE NEW WALLET

If you are creating a new wallet then follow the onscreen instructions.

  1. Select the wallet type (Mainnet)
  2. Enter the wallet name of your choice
  3. Enter the word length (24 is preferable)
  4. Enter a derived key password
  5. Enter a storage password

There you go! You have your Tezos wallet.

Your tezos wallet
2. Select a bakery

Press Wallets, select Tezos and press Delegate.

  1. Search for Chorus One in that list,
  2. Set the amount you want to delegate
  3. Verify the To and From addresses,
  4. Select the default fee option and
  5. Click Delegate

Upon the successful completion of your transaction, you will see the success message as below

Congratulations now you are baking your XTZ!!

After you click “Delegate”, the corresponding operation is sent to the blockchain and your delegation status becomes “Pending”. You can check that everything went well in Tezos explorer.

Delegation Pending

Understanding delegation status

As you can see, your delegation is not applied immediately right after delegating. You need to wait a while before it’s confirmed. There are three stages of delegation:

1. Pending
This stage lasts 2 cycles = ~ 6 Days
1 cycle = 8192 blocks = 4096 minutes (each block every ~30 seconds) = ~2.8 days

In this stage you’ve successfully delegated, but your rights are not transferred to the baker yet. This delay is required to prevent the network from some forms of abuse. See more details in the Tezos documentation.

2. Confirmed
This stage lasts 5 cycles = ~ 14 Days

Your delegation is confirmed and the baker received future baking rights (to produce and endorse future blocks). So, now you know that you will definitely participate in Tezos staking in the near future and therefore you can estimate future staking rewards.

Future Rewards
3. Active.

Now you are completely in Tezos staking and earning rewards. As you can see, you have to wait ~20 days after delegating to start staking.

Receiving Tezos staking reward payments

All Tezos staking rewards are credited to the baker and not to delegators directly. Moreover, every time baker receives rewards, those rewards are frozen for the next 5 cycles (~14 days), so the baker can’t spend them. Only after ~14 days rewards are unfrozen and the baker can transfer it to someone else.

That’s why you can see that Tezos staking rewards for cycle N usually comes in cycle N + 6 (after ~17 days):

Payout Delay
What happens if you add or withdraw funds?

Every time the balance of a delegated account is changed (e.g. you raise additional funds, or withdraw funds, or even receive reward payments) you have to wait the same time as described above (37 or 23 days) until these changes are applied.

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