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Start Staking in Three Steps

Begin earning rewards by delegating your SOL tokens to validator.com.

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Step 1: Choose Your Wallet

Select a compatible Solana wallet to manage your tokens and staking operations.
The most popular Solana wallet with built-in staking features. 1. Download Phantom from phantom.app 2. Create a new wallet or import existing 3. Fund your wallet with SOL tokens 4. Navigate to the staking section
Feature-rich wallet with advanced staking options. 1. Visit solflare.com 2. Install browser extension or mobile app 3. Set up your wallet and add SOL 4. Access staking dashboard
For advanced users who prefer command-line tools. 1. Install Solana CLI tools 2. Configure your wallet 3. Use solana stake commands 4. Monitor via command line

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Step 2: Delegate to validator.com

Delegate your SOL tokens to our validator using your chosen method.
  1. Open Phantom wallet
  2. Click “Stake” in the main menu
  3. Click “Stake with Validator”
  4. Search for “Validator.com” or use our validator ID
  5. Enter amount to stake (minimum 0.1 SOL)
  6. Confirm the transaction
  1. Open Solflare wallet
  2. Navigate to “Staking” section
  3. Click “Delegate Stake”
  4. Enter our validator identity: ValidatorCom1234567890abcdef
  5. Specify stake amount
  6. Review and confirm transaction
# Create a stake account
solana create-stake-account --from <your-wallet> <stake-account-keypair>

# Delegate to our validator
solana delegate-stake <stake-account-keypair> ValidatorCom1234567890abcdef

# Check stake status
solana stake-account <stake-account-keypair>

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Step 3: Monitor Your Rewards

Track your staking rewards and validator performance.
Most wallets provide built-in staking dashboards:
  • View current stake amount
  • Track pending rewards
  • Monitor validator performance
  • Access historical data
# Check stake account balance
solana balance <stake-account-keypair>

# View stake account details
solana stake-account <stake-account-keypair>

# Check validator information
solana validators --output json | grep ValidatorCom1234567890abcdef

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Important Information

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Staking Basics

Minimum Stake: 0.1 SOL
Commission: 5% of rewards
Reward Frequency: Every epoch (~2 days)
Unstaking Period: ~2-3 days
Validator Identity: ValidatorCom1234567890abcdef

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Understanding Rewards

Staking rewards are calculated based on:
  • Network Inflation: Current Solana inflation rate (~6.5%)
  • Validator Performance: Our uptime and participation
  • Commission: 5% fee deducted from rewards
  • Stake Weight: Your stake relative to total validator stake

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Security Best Practices

Important Security Tips: - Never share your private keys or seed phrases - Always verify validator identity before staking - Use official wallet applications only - Enable two-factor authentication where available - Keep your wallet software updated

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Next Steps

Now that you’re staking with Validator.com, explore these additional features:

Monitor Performance

Track validator performance and your staking rewards in real-time.

Understanding Rewards

Learn how staking rewards are calculated and distributed.

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions for staking operations.

Join Community

Connect with other stakers and get support from our community.

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Need Help?

Get Support

Contact our support team for assistance with staking or any questions.