Use

Stake OSL, secure the network

Staking puts your tokens behind a validator. You share its rewards and its risks. Here is how the options compare.

Compare

Three ways to stake

	Delegate from a wallet	Liquid staking	Run a validator
Best for	Most holders	Holders who use DeFi	Operators with hardware and time
Minimum	1 OSL	0.1 OSL	50,000 OSL self-stake
Effort	A few minutes	A few minutes	Ongoing operations
Custody	You keep your keys	A program holds the stake	Full control
Main risk	Shared slashing risk with your validator	Program risk plus slashing risk	You are slashed for downtime or double-signing
Getting out	14-day unbonding	Trade the staking token any time	14-day unbonding

Estimate

What staking could earn

Move the sliders to see how commission and time change the result. The figures use sample parameters and are an illustration, not a forecast.

Illustration

+80.26 OSL

estimated rewards over 12 months

Network rate before commission: 8.15% a year
Your rate after fees: 7.74% a year
Rewards per epoch (2 days): 0.4243 OSL
Balance at the end: 1,080.26 OSL

Sample parameters for a fictional network. Rates change every epoch and are not guaranteed; slashing can reduce your stake.

Before you stake

Questions people ask first

Choosing a validator? The network page lists every validator with its commission and uptime.

Are staking rewards guaranteed?

No. Rewards depend on issuance, how much of the supply is staked, your validator's commission and its performance. The estimator shows an illustration, not a promise.

Can I lose tokens by staking?

Yes. If your validator is slashed for misbehaviour, delegators share the penalty. Liquid staking adds the risk of the staking program itself.

How long does it take to withdraw?

Delegated stake unlocks 14 days after you ask to withdraw. Liquid staking tokens can be sold at any time, at the market price.

Do I give my tokens to the validator?

No. Delegation assigns voting weight; the tokens stay in your account and only you can withdraw them.