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ICON staking rules

Staking rates

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APR

12%

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Lock up period

2 days

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Min stake

1 NEAR

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Market cap

$400M+

How to stake ICON

1) Copy StakeShark’s validator address from the top of this page;
2) Paste the address into the staking page in your wallet;
3) Select StakeShark as your validator;
4) Input the amount you wish to stake;
5) Press "Stake" to confirm.

How to stake ICON?

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Trust Wallet

Trust Wallet is a secure, open-source, decentralized and anonymous wallet application. It's mobile-based, supports a wide range of cryptocurrencies, and offers staking capabilities.

Open Trust Wallet and select ICX.
Tap on "More" and then "Stake"
Select a Stake Shark validator, 
Enter the amount you want to stake
Confirm the transaction

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ICONex Wallet:

This is the official wallet of the ICON network, designed to store, transfer, and stake ICON (ICX) coins. It supports both desktop and mobile platforms and offers a user-friendly interface.

Open your ICONex Wallet and select 'My Wallet'.
Click on the ICX wallet and then 'Stake'.
Choose the amount you want to stake and select 'Next'.
Choose the Stake Shark validator.
Confirm the transaction.

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MyIconWallet

This is a dedicated wallet for ICON (ICX) coins. It's user-friendly and allows for seamless staking and transaction experiences. It also enables users to participate in ICON's governance by voting.

Open the MyIconWallet and select ICX.
Go to the 'Stake' section 
Сhoose the Stake Shark validator.
Enter the amount of ICX you want to stake
Confirm the transaction.

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Atomic Wallet

A desktop-based wallet supporting over 300 cryptocurrencies. Notable for its security, user-friendly interface, and in-wallet trading and staking.

Open Atomic Wallet and find NEAR in the coin list.
Click on "Stake" at the top of the page.
Choose the amount you want to stake and select Stake Shark validator
Click "Stake".
Confirm the transaction.

The most reliable way to stake ICON

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To make staking simple, rewarding, and accessible to everyone

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ICON staking FAQ

What is ICON staking?

Staking is the process of locking up your ICX tokens to our validator node to contribute to its network security. By doing this, you can regularly earn rewards in return which compound overtime, allowing you to grow your ICON portfolio.
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By staking ICON via Stake Shark, you earn 12% of your staked value. Rewards are paid out by the network every 24 hours and you have an option to either withdraw your rewards or stake them as well (to compound your interest)

How long does it take to stake ICON?

It takes 2 days to stake ICON. After this period, you will start earning rewards every 24 hours for contributing to network security.

ICON has a minimum lock-up period of 2 days after which it can easily be withdrawn.

How much ICON do you need to stake?

ICON has a minimum staked balance of 1 ICX.

Is it safe to stake ICON?

Staking ICON with a reliable validator like StakeShark is safe – there is very little risk of loss of assets.
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When delegating your assets, it’s wise to account for the minimum lock-up period during which you won’t be able to sell. Our advice is to only stake funds that you don’t plan to use actively for trading in the near future.

How much staking profit can I earn for staking ICON?

You can earn up to 12% staking profit for staking ICON via StakeShark. The network pays rewards every 24 hours that are automatically added to your staked balance.

What is StakeShark?

StakeShark is a validator that makes crypto staking quick, safe, and reliable. We offer complete network stability, fair commission rates, and robust technology to make staking a one-click activity for everyone.
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Our validator node is currently available to use through a number of wallets including Atomic Wallet, TrustWallet, MetaMask, Ledger-Vault, and more.