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Polkadot uses a Nominated Proof of Stake (NPoS) system. Like other cryptocurrencies that validate transactions using a Proof of Stake (PoS) system, DOT, the network's native token, relies on staking to operate smoothly and securely. It serves three main purposes: governance of the network, staking for security, and bonding to connect new parachains.
By staking DOT tokens, users become a nominator, able to participate individually or in nominating pools to select validators, who are then responsible for confirming transactions and adding them to the blockchain. As a nominator, users earn rewards in the form of newly minted DOT based on the performance of their chosen validators.
If the validators they or their pool select perform well, they receive a portion of the rewards they generate. This encourages the careful selection of validators to help maintain network integrity. Staking DOT offers several benefits for Polkadot supporters, including the potential to earn rewards, support network security, and stabilise the market.
DOT is also an inflationary token, so staking and earning rewards is a way to protect the value of a user’s holdings.
How Does DOT Staking Work?
Polkadot uses a Nominated Proof of Stake (NPoS) system. Like other cryptocurrencies that validate transactions using a Proof of Stake (PoS) system, DOT, the network's native token, relies on staking to operate smoothly and securely. It serves three main purposes: governance of the network, staking for security, and bonding to connect new parachains.
By staking DOT tokens, users become a nominator, able to participate individually or in nominating pools to select validators, who are then responsible for confirming transactions and adding them to the blockchain. As a nominator, users earn rewards in the form of newly minted DOT based on the performance of their chosen validators.
If the validators they or their pool select perform well, they receive a portion of the rewards they generate. This encourages the careful selection of validators to help maintain network integrity. Staking DOT offers several benefits for Polkadot supporters, including the potential to earn rewards, support network security, and stabilise the market.
DOT is also an inflationary token, so staking and earning rewards is a way to protect the value of a user’s holdings.
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Polkadot is an open-source sharded protocol project designed to enable the collaboration of various blockchain networks. By leveraging Polkadot, permissionless networks, public and private chains, and others can benefit from trustless communication and data exchange.
Polkadot's core features include:
Interoperability: Polkadot's multichain technology allows diverse blockchains to seamlessly transfer information and share their features.
Security: Connected blockchains benefit from shared security through Polkadot's relay chain.
Components: Polkadot's ecosystem includes a number of flexible and scalable components, including the relay chain for interoperability and consensus, parachains that act as independent blockchains, and bridges to link with external blockchains.
Frequently Asked Questions
Crypto.com does not impose specific minimum or maximum limits for staking DOT. However, the system's decimal precision may require a minimum stake amount. Additionally, the Polkadot network requires an existential deposit of 1 DOT per wallet to exist on the chain.
Staking DOT on Crypto.com allows Polkadot holders to earn rewards while supporting the network. Before staking DOT, it's important to review the platform's terms, reward structures, and any associated fees.
There is no set waiting period for staking DOT. However, the Polkadot network’s activation queue could introduce a delay in activating the staking process by approximately one day.
The Polkadot network mandates a 28-day lockup period for staking. Once a user initiates the unbonding process, it may take up to 29 days, including a wait of up to 24 hours in the activation queue, for their DOT to become available for withdrawal. During this time, their staked DOT will be inaccessible.
Users can expect to see rewards begin to accumulate approximately three days after their DOT starts staking. Their earnings depend on the amount of DOT staked and the current yield.
Keep in mind there are also fees for staking-related activities like nominating validators, claiming rewards, and bonding. It’s recommended to hold some unstaked DOT in a wallet to cover these fees.
Staking DOT involves a 28-day lockup, which means a user’s tokens are inaccessible during this time. Combined with the network's activation queue, it can take up to 29 days to unlock their DOT. Additionally, while staking can generate rewards, the volatility of cryptocurrencies means DOT may fluctuate in price during this period, affecting the total value of a user’s holdings.
Other risks include validator penalties or potential network vulnerabilities, which could result in the loss of staked funds. For a more comprehensive explanation, read our article on staking cryptocurrencies.
Read more about on-chain staking in our crypto staking article.
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