Sep 24, 2023

How to Stake $ATOM Token?

How does Leap Wallet Work?

Leap Wallet is currently available as a browser extension and mobile app (iOS and Android) that allows you to manage your assets on Cosmos Hub securely and efficiently and connect with all the dApps, NFT projects on Cosmos Hub. To get started, download the Leap Wallet for Cosmos Hub. The Leap wallet is optimized for the Cosmos Hub Network and includes built-in features for staking.

In-wallet staking with Leap Wallet mobile app

Here’s a video of a step-by-step guide on how to stake Cosmos Hub in 20 seconds using Leap Wallet mobile app.👇

Stake ATOM

1. Open the Leap Wallet app on your mobile.

2. Click on the “Stake” tab located on the bottom navigation bar.

3. Click on the “Stake” button located beside your “Your Deposited Amount”.

4. Now Choose a Validator from the Validators list. To promote decentralization, we show the randomized list of Validators every time you visit the Stake tab. You can sort the validators list by “Amount staked”, “Alphabetical order” or “APY”.

5. Now select the validator you wish to stake with.

6. Enter the amount of $ATOM you want to stake.

7. You can also customize your gas fees using an arrow sign located below the “Review” button.

8. Now click on the “Review” button to confirm the transaction details.

9. Confirm the transaction details and click on the “Stake ATOM” button to confirm the transaction.

Successful staked ATOM

That’s it. Congrats 🥳, You have staked $ATOM using Leap Wallet mobile app.

In-wallet staking with Leap Wallet browser extension

Here’s a video of a step-by-step guide on how to stake Cosmos Hub in 20 seconds using Leap Wallet browser extension.👇

Cosmos Hub Home Tab

3. If you have any past delegations, you will also find them here.

Stake Tab

4. Click on the "Stake" button beside “Your deposited amount”.

5. Choose a validator from the list of available options. Here you can also search for a specific validator or sort them by - Amount staked, Alphabetically, or APY.

Choose a Validator

6. Enter the number of $ATOM you want to stake on the Cosmos Hub blockchain.

Enter amount of ATOM for staking

7. Click on "Review" to see all the details of the transaction.

Review your transaction

8. After reviewing the transaction, click on "Stake" to complete the process.

ATOM staked successfully

That’s it. Congrats 🥳,  You have staked $ATOM using Leap Wallet using browser extension.

Introduction to Leap Wallet

Leap is an advanced 'super wallet' for the Cosmos ecosystem, with the goal of providing a top-notch user experience tailored for Cosmos users. Available as mobile apps for iOS and Android and as a browser extension, Leap allows you to explore Cosmos Hub and over 50 other Cosmos ecosystem chains. Users can transfer and exchange assets between wallets, earn staking rewards, participate in governance, transfer assets over IBC, manage NFTs, and much more, all from within the wallet app.

Introduction to Cosmos Hub

Cosmos Hub, the pioneering public blockchain in the Cosmos Network, plays a central role in connecting various blockchains through Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC). It acts as a central hub that monitors token types and quantities in each connected blockchain.

Important links

Follow Leap Cosmos on Twitter and stay updated with the latest developments.

Join Leap Discord and Leap Telegram Announcement channel.

Refer to our Support document for any help. You can also DM us on Twitter for support and if you face any issues.

Download Leap for Mobile or Leap Chrome extension.

Access Leap Cosmos Dashboard (supports 50+ chains).

Learn more

You can explore the Cosmos Hub ecosystem by reading our other Cosmos Hub guides.