Polkadot
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Staking Polkadot
Staking Stats
Est. Reward Rate APY
6.20%
Reward Change 24H
-0.31%
Reward Change 30D
+3.18%
Asset Market Cap
£8.7B
Staking Market Cap
£4.4B
Tokens Staked
776.7M
Percent Staked
50.73%
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Polkadot staking is on the rise this month.
The current estimated reward rate of Polkadot is 6.20%. This means that, on average, stakers of Polkadot are earning about 6.20% if they hold an asset for 365 days. 24 hours ago the reward rate for Polkadot was 6.22%. 30 days ago, the reward rate for Polkadot was 6.01%. Today, the staking ratio, or the percentage of eligible tokens currently being staked, is 50.73%. In other words, there are 776.7M of Polkadot staked, which means that Polkadot has a staking market cap of £4.4B. This is compared to a total asset market cap of £8.7B.
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How does staking Polkadot work
For many traders and investors, staking is a way of earning rewards by simply holding Polkadot. Certain cryptocurrencies, including Polkadot, allows staking. This means that you can “stake” some of your Polkadot holdings and earn a reward over time in exchange for allowing the blockchain to put your Polkadot to work.
Cryptocurrencies that allow staking use a consensus mechanism called Proof of Stake, which is a method of verifying and securing transactions on the blockchain that leverages people who are literally already invested in the blockchain. The precise implementation varies, but at its core, users will put their crypto on the line, similar to a security deposit, for a chance to add a new block onto the blockchain. Typically, the chances of being chosen to validate the next block is proportionate to the amount staked and the amount of time a user’s held their asset. This way, the network rewards participants who are most invested. If the selected node successfully validates a block, then it is awarded the staking reward.
In other words, in exchange for delegating your Polkadot, you get rewarded with more Polkadot from the network. Staked tokens act as a guarantor of the legitimacy of new transactions. On the chance that fraudulent transactions are discovered, users will lose a part of their stake (i.e. their stake would get burned by the network) in a slashing event.
FAQ
How to stake Polkadot?
Polkadot is currently available to stake on Coinbase’s centralized exchange, subject to locations where staking is allowed. Check out our help center page to learn more about eligibility.
When can I start earning rewards with Polkadot?
You start earning yield with most of the Staking and Standard Rewards assets once they are purchased. To earn yield by staking ETH or depositing assets in DeFi yield, you will need to purchase the asset and then agree to terms to enable the option and start earning rewards.
What are the risks around staking Polkadot?
Staking requires your Polkadot to be locked on the protocol in order to earn rewards. During this time you won't be able to trade or transfer your Polkadot. The lock up periods are defined by protocols and can range from a few hours to a few days. Coinbase does not impose any lock up periods. No additional lockup periods are imposed by Coinbase.
How much can I make staking Polkadot?
The current estimated reward rate of Polkadot is 6.20%. This means that, on average, you can earn about 6.20% for current block/epoc rewards for Polkadot.
How many Polkadot tokens are currently staked?
Currently, 776.7M are staked, which means that the staking market cap of Polkadot is £4.4B.
What percentage of Polkadot is currently being staked?
Of the available tokens, 50.73% is currently staked.
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