Oct 17, 2023

How to Stake $STARS 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 Stargaze securely and efficiently and connect with all the dApps on Stargaze. To get started, download the Leap Wallet for Stargaze. The Leap wallet is optimized for the Stargaze 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 Stargaze in 20 seconds using Leap Wallet mobile app.👇

1. Open the Leap Wallet app on your mobile and switch to Stargaze chain from Cosmos Hub.

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 $STARS 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 STARS” button to confirm the transaction.

STARS staked using Leap Wallet Mobile App

That’s it. Congrats 🥳, You have staked $STARS 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 Stargaze in 20 seconds using Leap Wallet browser extension.👇

Stargaze Home Tab on Leap Mobile App

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

View your past STARS delegation on the staking 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.

6. Enter the number of $STARS you want to stake on the Stargaze blockchain.

Enter the amount of STARS you want to stake

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

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

STARS delegation successful

That’s it. Congrats 🥳,  You have staked $STARS 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 Stargaze 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 Stargaze

Stargaze is the fastest and most powerful community-owned NFT platform. The premier community-focused blockchain for NFTs. Stargaze empowers creators, developers, collectors, and traders to participate on the platform. The Stargaze chain consists of various NFT-related apps such as a Launchpad, and a Marketplace with offers and auctions.

It's a place where community involvement is at the center, and tools are built to provide the best user experience.

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 Stargaze ecosystem by reading our other Stargaze guides.