Staking

STAKING

Earn rewards effortlessly on popular cryptocurrencies.

FEATURES OF OUR STAKING SERVICE

The most transparent and easiest staking service with zero lockup, so you can earn with a peace of mind.

Earn competitive returns

On average, staking APYs are more competitive than the yields offered by traditional banks. The APYs we display are net of all fees, and our new system optimizes for tax efficiency.

Stake with ease

Through our service, you can participate in staking with just a click of a button. Technical skills and knowledge are not required.

Complete transparency

Trust because you can verify. Check our Transparency Page for information on node addresses and their statuses.

Flexible staking

Stake and unstake your crypto anytime you want, with our flexible system designed for tax optimization.

How does it work?

1

Allocate assets

Simply put, staking is the process of locking crypto for a set period of time in order to contribute to the security of the blockchain. Choose the amount you want to stake, and our system converts it into units representing your stake.

2

Accrue rewards

Your rewards accumulate continuously, increasing the value of your units over time. This method optimizes for tax efficiency, as rewards aren't paid out until you choose to redeem them.

3

Sit back and relax

Sit back and watch your units appreciate. Redeem your staked assets along with accrued rewards at any time. Our user-friendly platform makes staking accessible to everyone, regardless of technical expertise.

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Questions? Answers

What is crypto staking and what does it mean?

When a cryptocurrency uses Proof-of-Stake (PoS), that means it relies on a method known as staking rather than mining for its “consensus mechanism”, which is the way the blockchain network ensures all transactions are verified and secured.

Staking is the process of locking up an amount of crypto for a specified period of time in order to contribute to the security of the blockchain. The blockchain puts the “staked” crypto to work and generates rewards in return. Only Proof-Of-Stake (PoS) cryptocurrencies can be staked.

Crypto staking is when you allocate your assets to supporting the blockchain network — the tokens are used to verify transactions via a PoS consensus.

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Is staking safe? What are the risks involved?

Some of the risks associated with crypto staking are:

Liquidity risk: Some staking services require you to lock your tokens for an agreed period. This is not the case with our Staking service. You can stake and unstake your crypto anytime.
Smart contract risk: A faulty smart contract, which is where staked cryptocurrencies are locked in, can lead to loss of funds. By using our Staking service, you can rest assured that your funds are secure as you can easily verify staking both activities and reward payouts through our Transparency page.

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What crypto can you stake on Bake?

Currently, you can use our service to stake Ethereum, Polygon, Polkadot, Sui, Solana, Cosmos, Celestia, Cardano, Polkadot, NEAR and DeFiChain. We’ll be adding more tokens in the near future. So, stay tuned.

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Can I unstake or take out my staked assets instantly?

Yes, unstaking can be done anytime and processed instantly for most assets on Bake, with the exception of Polkadot (DOT) staking that takes 5 days for unstaking.

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What are the fees for staking on Bake?

The APY shown is net of all fees. This means the APY on display is the percentage yield that you will get. Bake’s commission for Staking service is 10-15% of the rewards generated. There are no unstaking fees.

How does the new exit-based staking system work?

Our new system converts your staked assets into units. As rewards accrue, the value of your units increases over time. This method allows for more tax-efficient reward accumulation, as rewards are only realized when you choose to redeem and exit your shares.

Here's a simple illustration:

Initial stake: Assume you stake 1 ETH. You’ll receive 1 unit, representing 1 staked ETH.
After 30 days: At 5% APY, your 1 unit is now worth 1.00411 ETH.
After 365 days: Your units grow to the value of 1.05 ETH. When you unstake, you receive 1.05 ETH, including the accrued rewards. The taxable event is triggered at this point, not before.

As this new Staking system accumulates value over time, the relationship between the value and units will change. For subsequent stakes, 1 ETH for instance may yield less than 1 unit.