How to Stake HBAR: A Step-by-Step Guide to Earning Rewards

You've done your research, you understand the power of the hashgraph, and you've decided to become a long-term holder of HBAR. Now you're asking the most logical next question: "How can I make my HBAR work for me?" The answer is staking. Staking your HBAR is the most direct way to contribute to the network's security and, in return, earn a steady stream of passive income. This guide will provide the exact steps to get you started.

The Core Concept: Staking Through Proxy

First, it's important to understand how staking on Hedera works. Unlike some networks that require complex bonding or delegation, Hedera uses a simple and secure system often called "proxy staking." You are not sending your HBAR to anyone or locking it in a smart contract. Your HBAR always remains in your own wallet, under your full control. You are simply "proxying" or assigning the weight of your HBAR to a specific network node that you trust. This action contributes to that node's influence in the network's consensus, and in return, you receive a share of the rewards.

The Step-by-Step Guide to Staking HBAR

The process is designed to be secure and straightforward. Here are the steps you need to follow.

1. Get a Compatible Wallet: Before you can do anything, you need a Hedera-native wallet that supports staking. The most popular and community-trusted option is HashPack, which is available as a browser extension or a mobile app.
2. Secure Your HBAR: Acquire your HBAR from a secure exchange like BYDFi and withdraw it to your personal HashPack wallet address.
3. Navigate to the Staking Tab: Open your HashPack wallet and find the "Stake" or "Staking" tab. This will take you to the staking dashboard.
4. Choose a Network Node: You will be presented with a list of the official network nodes to which you can proxy your stake. These are run by the members of the [Hedera Governing Council]. You can select a specific node or choose the default option to stake to the entire network.
5. Confirm the Staking Transaction: Once you have selected a node, you will click "Stake" and confirm a very small transaction in your wallet. This transaction simply records your staking choice on the network. Remember, your HBAR does not leave your wallet.

Understanding Rewards and Risks

Once your staking transaction is confirmed, you are officially staking. You will begin to accrue rewards, which are typically paid out on a daily basis directly into your wallet. One of the major advantages of Hedera's staking model is its low risk for you as a holder. There is no "slashing" for delegators. If a node goes offline, you simply stop earning rewards for that period, but your principal HBAR is never at risk of being confiscated. The only "risk" is the opportunity cost of not earning rewards if the node you choose has downtime. You can change the node you are staked to at any time.

Your Role in the Network

By staking your HBAR, you are doing more than just earning a yield; you are casting a vote of confidence and contributing to the security and decentralization of the entire Hedera network. Before you begin, ensure you have a solid grasp of the project's core principles, as detailed in our main guide: [What Is Hedera (HBAR)? A Guide to the Hashgraph Network].

To start your staking journey, the first step is to acquire the asset. You can find a liquid and secure market for HBAR on the BYDFi spot exchange.

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