What is Waves?
Waves uses Leased Proof of Stake, where holders 'lease' WAVES to a node operator without transferring ownership. Leasing can typically be cancelled at any time, though rewards stop accruing immediately on cancellation.
How to stake WAVES
- Get an official wallet that supports Waves — the link on this page goes to Waves's official site, which lists supported wallets.
- Transfer or hold your WAVES 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
Varies by network and changes over time — confirm the current cooldown/unbonding period on the official site before you stake.