How to Stake Cosmos Hub (ATOM) on Stader Labs
Stader Labs may not directly support ATOM staking, but you can still use Stader Labs to buy ATOM and transfer it for staking.
Current APY
15.0%
Price
$1.78
Platform Fee
10%
Platform Type
liquid
Start Staking ATOM on Stader Labs
Stader Labs gives you full control of your assets.
Stake ATOM on Stader Labs →Step-by-Step: Stake ATOM on Stader Labs
Get a compatible wallet
You'll need a Web3 wallet (like MetaMask, Phantom, or Keplr) that supports Cosmos Hub's network.
Acquire ATOM
Buy ATOM from an exchange and transfer it to your wallet, or swap for it using a DEX.
Visit Stader Labs
Go to Stader Labs's staking interface and connect your wallet.
Stake and receive liquid tokens
Enter your ATOM amount and confirm the staking transaction. You'll receive a liquid staking token (LST) representing your staked position.
Use your LST in DeFi (optional)
Your liquid staking token can be used across DeFi — lend it, provide liquidity, or hold it to earn staking rewards passively.
Stader Labs for ATOM Staking: Pros & Cons
Pros
- + Multi-chain support — stake 6+ assets in one platform
- + Liquid staking tokens (ETHx, BNBx, etc.) DeFi-ready
- + ETHx includes DVT technology for reduced validator risk
- + SD token staking for additional yield
Cons
- - Lower TVL than Lido/Rocket Pool
- - Multiple smart contract deployments increase attack surface
- - Less established than larger protocols
Other Platforms for ATOM Staking
Exchange · 25–35% commission on rewards
Exchange · 10–15% commission on rewards
Exchange · Fees built into displayed APY
Exchange · 10–20% commission
Exchange · Built into rates
Liquid Staking · 2% of staking rewards
validator · Varies (institutional pricing)
validator · 5–10% commission
validator · 5–10% commission