
<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>What&nbsp;You&#8217;ll&nbsp;Find&nbsp;in&nbsp;This&nbsp;Article</strong></h2>



<ul>
<li>A step by step guide on how to stake Radix </li>



<li>How to go about picking a validator that ensures the decentralisation of the network</li>



<li>How much you can expect to earn staking Radix</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Why Should You Be Staking Radix?</h2>



<p>Staking Radix allows you to earn a competitive 12% APR on your tokens while helping to secure the network. By staking your Radix, you can cover transaction fees and build a source of passive income. </p>



<p>Furthermore, Radix auto compounds your stake every 30-90 minutes based on their epoch time so there is no need to worry about claiming your rewards and re-delegating them.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Step 1 &#8211; Finding Your Radix Wallet Address</h2>



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<ul>
<li>You can find and copy your Radix wallet address to your clipboard by clicking on the copy button in the top right of the application window.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Step 2 &#8211; Heading to the Staking Tab</h2>



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<ul>
<li>You can head to the staking tab in the Radix desktop wallet by clicking on the Stake &amp; Unstake tab on the left-hand side of the application window.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Step 3 &#8211; Picking a Validator</h2>



<p>You can find a list of validators on the <a href="https://www.stakingrewards.com/earn/radix/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Radix asset page</a> by scrolling under the calculator. To optimize your reward here, we recommend delegating to a validator with 2% voting power share or less. You can then head over to <a href="https://www.radixscan.io/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Radix Scan</a> and grab the address of your selected validator. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Step 4 &#8211; Staking Radix</h2>



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<ul>
<li>Once you have your preferred validator&#8217;s address, you can copy-paste it into the validator field and also input the amount of Radix you wish to stake. We suggest leaving 10 Radix in your wallet to pay for fees.</li>



<li>You can then click on the green Stake button, input your wallet pin and confirm the transaction.</li>
</ul>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Conclusion on Staking Radix</h2>



<p>In summary, staking Radix allows network stakers to increase their exposure to a protocol that is aiming to revamp the DeFi space with a chain that&#8217;s purpose-built for it. With their high APR and regular payouts every 30-90 minutes depending on epoch time, staking Radix can be an effective way to navigate through crypto amongst the recent barrage of macro-economic instability.</p>


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