Staking is like putting your crypto in a savings account that earns interest. But instead of a bank using your money to make loans, your crypto helps secure a blockchain network — and you get rewarded for it.
2How does it work technically?
Most modern blockchains use Proof of Stake (PoS) to validate transactions. Validators lock up ("stake") their tokens as collateral to earn the right to add new blocks. The more they stake, the higher their chance of being chosen. As a regular user, you can delegate your tokens to a validator and share in their rewards.
3What are the risks?
Staking isn't risk-free. Market risk (the token price can fall), slashing risk (if a validator misbehaves, some tokens get burned), smart contract risk (bugs in staking contracts), and liquidity risk (some staking has lock-up periods) are all real concerns. Always stake what you can afford to hold.
4How much can I earn?
Yields vary widely — from ~2% for large, stable assets like ETH to 15%+ for smaller chains like ATOM. Higher yield usually means higher risk. Use our calculator to estimate your returns.