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ABOUT POLKADOT
Polkadot is built to connect private and consortium chains, public and permissionless networks, oracles, and future technologies. Polkadot facilitates an internet where independent blockchains can exchange information and transactions in a trustless way via the Polkadot relay chain.
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With Polkadot, you can easily build and connect decentralized applications, services, and institutions. Polkadot aims to liberate society from the dependence on a broken web where its large institutions can violate its trust by empowering innovators to build better solutions.
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See the video below and learn how to nominate our Staking4All node on the Polkadot network. Nominating is the equivalent of staking or delegating.
Support us by nominating all 3 of our validators and be part of the journey to secure the Polkadot network
The above video is a tutorial on
how to stake on polkadot
Below is a written version of the instructions from the video above. Whether you prefer written guidance or just want to take your time, we've got you covered. Review the steps below for an easy staking experience.
Staking DOT with a validator lets you earn passive rewards while securing and decentralizing the Polkadot network. It supports network stability, reduces slashing risks, and enables governance participation. Choosing a reliable validator like Staking4all ensures high uptime, strong security, fair commissions, and active ecosystem involvement.
Go to the Polkadot explorer and click on the 'Accounts' button to begin
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If you don’t have an account, you’ll need to create a new one or restore an existing one.
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To create a new account, click "Add Account" and follow the prompts. Be sure to securely save your mnemonic seed phrase, as it is the only way to recover your account if needed. If you already have an account, you can restore it using your seed phrase or backup file.
A 'json' file will download automatically to the 'downloads' folder on your computer when you have created your account. Make sure that you save this file in a safe place.
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Be sure to securely save your mnemonic seed phrase AND your 'json' file, as it is the ONLY way to restore your account. There is absolutely NO support, helpline, or way to recover lost details. If you lose access and do not have your 'json' file or mnemonic seed phrase, any funds in the account will be permanently lost.
Once your account has been created or restored, you can hover over 'Network' and then click 'Staking'
On this page you can see the commission rates of each validator. This is the fee that the validator charges, so if the validator charges 1% that means that 99% of rewards are shared with nominators.
Click 'Account actions' to continue
Click 'Nominator' to take you to the next step
It is recommended for the 'controller' and 'stash' account to be different but it is ok if it's the same.
Type the value that you want to bond. The minimum bond for direct nomination is 250 DOT, however, you can participate in staking by joining a nomination pool with as little as 1 DOT
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Please note that these figures are subject to change based on network conditions and governance decisions. It's advisable to consult the official Polkadot documentation or staking dashboard for the most up-to-date information.
By clicking the drop down arrow on 'payment destination' you can choose where you want your rewards to be paid. Click 'next'
Type the names of your favourite validators. Then click to add them to the 'nominated accounts' list.
You should nominate the validators you trust to be competent and honest. Polkadot implements a slashing mechanism for validators, your stake can also be slashed if you do not select your validators wisely
Type the names of your favourite validators. Then click to add them to the 'nominated accounts' list. You can nominate several validators to ensure that your stake is always active. You can choose all 3 of our Staking4all validators.
You should nominate the validators you trust to be competent and honest. Polkadot implements a slashing mechanism for validators, your stake can also be slashed if you do not select your validators wisely.
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Once you are happy with your selection click 'Nominate' to continue
Type in your password, then click 'Sign and Submit'
​After submitting your nominations you will notice that your stake is in a 'waiting' state. It will become active in the new era. A new era starts every 24 hours. While your stake is in a 'waiting' state, you will not be earning any rewards.
After 24 hours you will see that your stake is now active. In most cases your stake will be applied to only one of the validators that you nominated at a time. Your stake may rotate between your nominated validators in the different eras. If you have very large DOT holdings it may be split automatically across more than 1 validator in the same era.
Rewards can be claimed at the end of each era.
However, there's no need to worry—we at Staking4All claim them on your behalf, so your rewards are automatically sent to your staking account. If your account is set to "staked," our daily collection functions like auto-compounding, helping you maximize your earnings over time.
Rewards can be claimed at the end of each era.
However, there's no need to worry—we at Staking4All claim them on your behalf, so your rewards are automatically sent to your staking account. If your account is set to "staked," our daily collection functions like auto-compounding, helping you maximize your earnings over time.