You can stake certain assets in Exodus and earn rewards on your staked balance.
When you stake in Exodus:
Each asset has unique staking rules
Some staked assets can't be sent or swapped
Unstaking often involves a waiting period before assets are available again
Download Exodus to start staking supported assets and earn rewards.
In this article:
What is crypto staking?
Staking is a way to use your crypto to earn rewards while supporting the network.
Assets that support staking use the proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus model. In this model, when you stake, you delegate your crypto to a validator.
Validators help run the blockchain network and perform duties such as approving transactions, creating new blocks, participating in governance, and securing the network by ensuring new blocks and transactions follow the network's rules.
In return, they earn rewards, which they share with everyone who staked crypto with them. The more crypto you stake, the more rewards you can earn.
Each network has unique rules for staking. Some assets are locked while staking, and might have waiting periods for staking and unstaking. The frequency of the rewards can also vary.
Not all crypto assets support staking. For example, the Bitcoin network doesn't support staking because it doesn't use the proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus model. Instead, Bitcoin uses proof-of-work (PoW).
Video tutorial: What is crypto staking?
How does staking work in Exodus?
Exodus has built-in staking support for certain assets, which you can stake and manage directly from your wallet.
Staking in Exodus is based on self-custody. Your Exodus wallet interacts with the staking protocol on the network and signs all staking transactions. You always remain in full control of the funds you stake, your secret key, and your private keys.
Because staking in Exodus depends on the network, the experience will vary depending on the asset you stake, as each network has its own staking rules.
See the section below to learn which assets you can stake in Exodus, and how staking works for each asset.
Which assets can I stake in Exodus?
You can stake the following assets in Exodus:
Staking asset (tap or click to expand) | Staking guide |
Ethereum (ETH)
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Aptos (APT)
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Cardano (ADA)
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Cosmos (ATOM)
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Injective (INJ)
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Kava (KAVA)
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Polygon (MATIC)
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Solana (SOL)
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Tezos (XTZ)
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How do I access the staking menu?
From the staking menu in Exodus Mobile, Desktop, or Web3 Wallet, you can view and manage all assets you can stake.
Mobile
In Exodus Mobile, a) tap the Wallet icon, then b) swipe down to go to the profile screen.
Tap Staking.
From the staking menu, you can:
a) View the list of assets that support staking. Tap on one to take you to its staking menu.
b) View a summary of your staked assets, earned rewards, and estimated rewards.
c) Use the stake calculator to estimate rewards. To learn more, visit: How much can I earn from staking?
Desktop
In Exodus Desktop, click the Staking icon to access the staking menu.
From the staking menu, you can:
a) View a list of assets that support staking. Clicking on them will take you to the staking menu for that asset.
b) View a summary of your staked balances and rewards.
c) Change the layout of the staking menu. You can choose between a card and a list view.
You can also:
a) Use the stake calculator to estimate rewards. To learn more, see: How much can I earn from staking?
b) View a history of your staking transactions.
Please note that the staking history only includes on-chain transactions. Depending on the asset, some staking events, such as earning rewards, may not appear.
Web3 Wallet
In Exodus Web3 Wallet, a) click on the profile icon, then b) click Staking.
Here, you can see all the assets you can stake with Exodus, along with their estimated APY. Click on an asset to open its staking menu.
How do I stake from an asset's wallet?
There is also the option to access an asset's staking menu directly from its wallet.
Mobile
In Exodus Mobile, tap on the Wallet icon, then tap on an asset that supports staking.
If the asset supports staking, it will have a % icon next to the asset name.
In the asset's wallet, tap the Staking Rewards banner to access the staking menu.
If you are already staking that asset, a) tapping on the banner will expand it. From here, you can b) see details about estimated rewards, and c) tap Manage Rewards to access the staking menu.
Desktop
In Exodus Desktop, a) click on the Wallet tab, then b) click on an asset that supports staking. b) Click the Staking Rewards banner in the top left to access the staking menu.
Web3 Wallet
In Exodus Web3 Wallet, a) click on the Wallet icon and b) click on an asset that supports staking.
In the asset's wallet, a) you'll see a staking icon, which you can click to access the staking menu for that asset. b) If you are already staking, a banner will show information about your earned rewards.
How much can I earn from staking?
In Exodus Mobile, you can use the staking calculator to estimate rewards and view your potential earnings in the portfolio.
In Exodus Desktop, you can use the calculator to estimate rewards, but earnings are not shown in the portfolio.
Mobile
The staking calculator and estimated portfolio earnings are intended for informational purposes. Their results should not be considered a guarantee of specific rewards. The actual rewards you earn from staking can vary.
In Exodus Mobile, a) tap the Wallet icon, then b) swipe down to go to the profile screen.
Tap Staking.
Tap on the calculator icon.
a) Select the asset for which you want to estimate rewards. b) Adjust the first slider to set a stake amount, and c) use the second slider to set the staking duration in months.
You can now see the estimated rewards based on your selected stake amount and duration.
The amount shown is only an estimate. The actual rewards you earn from staking can vary.
Once assets are staked, the portfolio screen will display an estimate of your potential staking rewards based on the amount you stake.
This is available for all stakable assets on Exodus Mobile
Desktop
The staking calculator is intended for informational purposes. Its results should not be considered a guarantee of specific rewards. The actual rewards you earn from staking can vary.
In Exodus Desktop, click the Staking icon.
Tap Estimate Earnings.
a) Select the asset for which you want to estimate rewards. b) Select the stake amount and c) the staking duration using the sliders or manually entering them.
You can now see the estimated rewards based on your selected stake amount and duration.
The amount shown is only an estimate. The actual rewards you earn from staking can vary.
Staking FAQs
Find answers to common questions about staking in Exodus.
Is staking crypto in Exodus safe?
Staking with Exodus is generally as safe as holding crypto in your wallet. It follows the principles of self-custody and happens directly on the network.
The network or staking protocol sets the rules for how staking works. However, you always remain in full control over your crypto, and only you can stake, unstake, and manage staked funds.
That said, there are a few important things to be mindful of when staking:
You might not be able to transfer funds immediately: Some assets are locked while staking, and unstaking can take a varying amount of time. Because of this, you may not be able to send, swap, or sell crypto when you want to.
Validator risks and slashing: If the validator fails to perform its duties, the staking protocol might apply penalties, like slashing. Slashing removes some of the validator’s funds, including those staked by users. While slashing is rare, it encourages validators to act honestly.
Smart contract risks: When staking through smart contracts, bugs or security flaws could put your assets at risk. In Exodus, Ethereum (ETH) and Polygon (MATIC) staking uses Everstake’s smart contracts. To help protect your funds, Ethereum staking has undergone multiple security audits you can find in this section: Is it safe to stake crypto with Everstake?
Before staking, research carefully and weigh the pros and cons:
Monitor your staked assets regularly and be prepared to unstake them if necessary.
Beware of phishing sites posing as staking providers. To stake safely, you can use the built-in staking features for supported assets in Exodus.
Never share your 12-word secret key or your private keys.
Is it safe to stake crypto with Everstake?
Exodus offers staking for various assets through our third-party staking API provider, Everstake.
Depending on the asset, staking is done through a validator or with smart contracts. Regardless of the staking method, you remain in full control of your assets. Only your wallet can sign transactions to stake, unstake, or manage your assets. Everstake never has control over your funds.
When you stake with Everstake's validator, you delegate your crypto to its associated staking pool. While Everstake runs the validator, they do not have access to or control over your funds. The network sets the staking rules, and validators must follow them.
For Ethereum (ETH) or Polygon (MATIC), your crypto is staked via Everstake's smart contracts. To help ensure your funds stay safe, ChainSecurity, Ackee, and Trail of Bits have performed security audits of Ethereum staking with Everstake. You can see the reports below:
To learn more, visit Everstake's article: Is Everstake safe?
Which validator do I stake with?
In Exodus, assets staked with validators are done through our third-party staking API provider, Everstake.
Everstake provides staking services for multiple assets on various networks. To learn more, visit their website: Everstake.
Can I stake from my hardware wallet?
Exodus Mobile supports staking from your Ledger and Trezor Safe 7 for some assets. Staking with Trezor on Exodus Desktop is not supported.
Can I stake from Trezor?
Yes, with your Safe 7 connected to Exodus Mobile, you can stake Solana (SOL).
To learn more about using Ledger with Exodus Mobile, visit: Can I stake crypto with my Trezor Safe 7?
However, please know that Exodus Desktop does not support staking from your Trezor.
If you want to stake an asset in your Desktop Trezor portfolio, you can transfer it to your regular Exodus portfolio (the portfolio that isn’t connected to your Trezor wallet). You can then stake that asset from your Exodus portfolio.
For instructions, visit: How do I transfer funds between Exodus and Trezor?
Can I stake from Ledger?
Yes, staking from Ledger and Exodus Mobile is supported for the following assets:
Polygon (MATIC) on the Ethereum network
To stake these assets from your Ledger, select your Ledger portfolio and follow the steps for staking with Exodus Mobile. The only difference is that you'll need to connect and sign the staking transactions from your Ledger when prompted.
To learn more about using Ledger with Exodus Mobile, visit: Getting started with Exodus and Ledger
Why don't I see the option to stake in Exodus?
Due to regulatory restrictions, some wallet addresses and jurisdictions are unable to stake from Exodus.
If this applies to you, the staking option will not be available.
For users in unsupported regions with an existing staked balance, a notification will inform you that staking additional funds is unavailable. However, you can still unstake, and access any previously staked funds.