No protocol minimum, though small balances can wait longer for a block.
Zano protocol
Stake ZANO from your own wallet.
Help secure Zano without publishing your staked balance. Keep a full node online for a chance to earn block rewards.
Estimate variable staking rewards.
Enter an amount and duration to estimate rewards from current network data. Actual rewards depend on chance, difficulty, competing stake and uptime.
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Staking runs on your node.
No validators or delegation. Stake through the Desktop Wallet or CLI.
Switch staking off and use your coins. The current protocol has no slashing.
Zarcanum keeps your staked balance and identity confidential on the ledger.
Set up your staking wallet.
Lite and mobile wallets do not stake. The node must stay online and synchronized to earn.
- InstallUse the official Zano Desktop Wallet or CLI.
- SynchronizeDownload and verify the chain on a capable, secured machine.
- Enable stakingKeep the wallet online. A reward arrives only when your stake wins a block.
Staking rewards and risks.
Returns change with network difficulty, competing stake, balance and uptime. Rewards are paid in ZANO and are not guaranteed fiat income.
A staking node needs hardware, electricity, updates and network security. On-chain privacy does not protect your node’s IP address.
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