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How to stake TIA

Celestia is a proof-of-stake blockchain based on the Cosmos SDK.

Staking TIA as a delegator allows you to secure the Celestia network. This means that you can stake the native token TIA and vote on governance proposals.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to stake TIA tokens via Keplr, Leap, and Gem wallets.

Select your preferred wallet

Keplr
Leap
Gem Wallet

Stake TIA with Keplr wallet

1️⃣ Open your Keplr browser extension

Navigate to Staked and select Stake with Keplr Dashboard.

This will open the Keplr dashboard in a new browser page.

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2️⃣ Select Celestia network and search for a validator

In the Keplr dashboard, select the Celestia network and pick a validator of your choice.

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3️⃣ Stake your TIA tokens

On the following screen enter amount of TIA tokens and select Stake.

A Keplr popup will appear, requesting your approval for the transaction. Select Approve.

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4️⃣ Confirm and manage your TIA

After the transaction is confirmed, you will see the following overview dashboard where you can claim rewards, unstake, redelegate, or stake additional tokens.

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Stake TIA with Leap wallet

1️⃣ Open your Leap browser extension

In top right select Celestia network and navigate to Stake.

Similarly to previous step, select the +Stake button.

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2️⃣ Select a validator and stake TIA

On the following screen choose a validator of your choice, enter the desired amount, and click Review.

Following that, review the transaction details and select Stake, then wait for the transaction to finalize.

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3️⃣ Confirm and manage your TIA

After the transaction is confirmed, you will see the following overview dashboard where you can claim rewards, unstake, redelegate, or stake additional tokens.

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Stake TIA with Gem wallet

1️⃣ Open your Gem Wallet app

Navigate to Celestia and select Stake.

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2️⃣ Choose the amount of Celestia and search for a validator.

Select the amount of Celestia tokens and choose a validator from the list.

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3️⃣ Stake your TIA tokens

Review the network terms and commission, then press Confirm to proceed.

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4️⃣ Manage your TIA

After your transaction is confirmed, you will have access to a control panel where you can claim rewards, unstake, redelegate, or stake additional tokens.

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