What is Tezos?
Tezos is a self-amending Proof of Stake blockchain that funds its own protocol upgrades on-chain. Delegating (often called 'baking') XTZ to a validator does not transfer custody of your coins, and there is no lock-up period.
How to stake XTZ
- Get an official wallet that supports Tezos — the link on this page goes to Tezos's official site, which lists supported wallets.
- Transfer or hold your XTZ in that wallet. On most networks this keeps you in full control of your coins.
- From the wallet's staking or delegation screen, research and choose a validator (see our guide on choosing a validator).
- Confirm the delegation transaction. Rewards typically begin accruing automatically after a short activation period.
- Monitor your validator's performance periodically, and remember any unbonding period that applies if you later want to undelegate.
StakeRadar is an informational guide only. We don't process transactions, hold funds, or connect to wallets. Use the "Go to official site" button above (or a provider below) to reach a real, official destination and complete staking there, in your own wallet.
Unbonding & lock-up
Delegation does not lock your XTZ — it stays liquid in your own wallet the entire time, though rewards are only paid after a short number of cycles.