Staking $MATIC (securing the network)
Polygon is proof of stake = relies on staked MATIC to verify transactions
Stakers get rewarded (in $MATIC) for committing their $MATIC to secure the network.
Risk Factor: ⭐ (1 / 5)
Difficulty: ⭐ (1 / 5)
Recommended Capital: ⭐ $500+
Recommended For $1,500+ deposits to offset costly gas fees. (aim for ~$11-$20 gas)
- Set Metamask to "Ethereum mainnet" ⚠️⚠️⚠️ (MATIC should be in Ethereum wallet)
- Have $MATIC and $ETH (to pay for transactions) in your wallet
- Head over to the Matic staking page
- Find decentral.games validator & click "delegate"
- "Approve" transaction, then "delegate" your actual $MATIC to submit it
Video Walkthrough Guide:
WARNING: Un-staking takes 9-10 days! If you're okay with this, proceed :)
WARNING: Un-staking takes 9-10 days! If you're okay with this, proceed :)
Staking official FAQs can be found here: STAKING FAQs