How to Stake Cosmos Hub (ATOM) on Daedalus

Daedalus may not directly support ATOM staking, but you can still use Daedalus to buy ATOM and transfer it for staking.

Current APY

20.5%

Price

$1.82

Platform Fee

Platform Type

wallet

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Step-by-Step: Stake ATOM on Daedalus

Install Daedalus

Download and install Daedalus from its official site. Set up a new wallet or import an existing seed phrase, and back up your recovery phrase securely.

Fund the wallet with ATOM

Buy ATOM on an exchange (Coinbase, Kraken, Binance) and withdraw to your Daedalus address. Double-check the network before sending.

Open the staking section

In Daedalus, navigate to the staking or earn tab for Cosmos Hub. Pick a validator — look for low commission, long uptime, and avoid the top validator to support decentralization.

Delegate and confirm

Enter the amount of ATOM to stake and confirm the transaction. Rewards typically begin accruing in 1–2 epochs and compound automatically or are claimable from the same screen.

Daedalus for ATOM Staking: Pros & Cons

Pros

+ Full node — you validate the chain yourself, no trust required
+ Direct delegation to any of 3000+ Cardano stake pools
+ Liquid staking — your ADA is never locked, withdraw any time
+ Stake pool ranking with saturation and pledge data

Cons

- Downloads ~10GB+ of blockchain data and takes hours to sync
- Desktop only — no mobile app
- ADA-only; no other chains supported

Other Platforms for ATOM Staking

🏦Coinbase

Exchange · 25–35% commission on rewards

🐙Kraken

Exchange · 10–15% commission on rewards

🟡Binance Staking

Exchange · Fees built into displayed APY

⭕OKX

Exchange · 10–20% commission

🔵Bybit

Exchange · Built into rates

⚓Ankr

Liquid Staking · 2% of staking rewards

🏛️Figment

validator · Varies (institutional pricing)

🌲Everstake

validator · 5–10% commission

🎵Chorus One

validator · 5–10% commission

🔐Ledger

wallet · No platform fee — only network/validator commission

🌌Keplr Wallet

wallet · No platform fee — validator commission only (typically 5–10%)

🛡️Trust Wallet

wallet · No platform fee — validator commission only

🪂Leap Wallet

wallet · No platform fee — validator commission only

🌅Exodus

wallet · No platform fee — validator commission only (note: Exodus's swap feature charges spread)

FAQ: ATOM Staking on Daedalus

What APY can I earn staking ATOM on Daedalus?

The current estimated APY for ATOM staking is around 20.5%. Actual rates vary based on network conditions, validator performance, and Daedalus's fee structure (No platform fee — pool operator margin only (typically 1–5%)).

Is staking ATOM on Daedalus safe?

Daedalus is a non-custodial protocol with a low risk profile for ATOM staking. As a non-custodial platform, you retain control of your private keys. Always assess your risk tolerance before staking.

How long does it take to unstake ATOM from Daedalus?

Unstaking times depend on the network: None — rewards accrue every 5 days; delegation is liquid. During the unstaking period, your ATOM won't earn rewards.

What fees does Daedalus charge for ATOM staking?

Daedalus charges No platform fee — pool operator margin only (typically 1–5%). These fees are typically deducted from your staking rewards automatically.

Can I stake ATOM on other platforms?

Yes! You can compare all available platforms for ATOM staking on our How to Stake Cosmos Hub guide. Different platforms offer different APY rates, fees, and custody models.