Stake NIM and get ~13.5% annually
Start staking‘Staking’ means locking up NIM to help secure the network. Get new NIM as a reward. Unstake your NIM at any time.
Check your potential staking rewards
Play around with the staking calculator and find out how much NIM you could earn.
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Staking period
Return in NIM*
+13.42%
* depends on the current total staking
Staking Distribution
Active and decentralized staking
A healthy network has a high staked supply, evenly distributed among the various pools and validators.
How much is staked
A high staked supply means a safer network but smaller rewards.
How the stakes are distributed
The more evenly stakes are distributed, the stronger the decentralization.
Staking in the wallet
So easy, everyone can do it!
No tech skills or staking knowledge needed, stake in just three clicks. All it takes is a Nimiq Wallet and as little as 1000 NIM.
You stay in control
When staking, you ‘delegate’ your NIM to a pool but they remain in your wallet. Unstake them at any time.
Validator pools
Let others do the work
Not a techy? Stake with a validator. They take care of all the work, earning a small fee. You are always in control of your NIM.
Want to run a validator yourself? Check out the docs.
Solid tech knowledge required
Comprehensive docs and guides
Active and helpful community
What you nEed to know
What is Staking?
Staking is the process of delegating tokens to a validator. The validator then uses these tokens to validate transactions and produce blocks on your behalf.
What is a validator?
A validator is the block producer of Proof-of-Stake blockchains, like a miner in Proof-of-Work blockchains. Validators produce blocks according to a consensus algorithm.
What is a staking pool?
While a validator is an individual entity, a staking pool combines the tokens of multiple participants into a single large entity, increasing their collective stake and chances of winning rewards.
How does staking help the Nimiq network?
Staking helps keep the Nimiq network secure and decentralized. The more NIM is staked and distributed evenly across validators, the stronger and healthier the network becomes, ensuring its reliability.
What happens if I don’t stake?
You can choose not to stake and not earn any rewards. By not staking, you miss the opportunity to help maintain the network secure and decentralized.
How long does it take to have my funds available after I un-stake?
Once you un-stake your funds, it usually takes between 12 hours to 4 days for them to become available. The exact time frame depends on your validator's status. In rare cases, validators can be "jailed" for up to 4 days, which may delay access to your funds.
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‘Staking’ means locking up your NIM which helps secure the network. You get new NIM as a reward.
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