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Staking DT Tokens

This guide explains how to stake your DT tokens on the Dchain testnet to participate in network security and earn rewards.

What is Staking?​

Staking is the process of locking your DT tokens to support the network's security and operations. In return, you earn staking rewards. When you stake, you delegate your tokens to a validator who participates in block production and consensus.

Learn about Dchain's [tokenomics] on the mint / burn and max supply here.

Prerequisites​

Before staking, ensure you have:

Choosing a Validator​

When selecting a validator, consider:

  • Commission Rate: The percentage of rewards the validator keeps
  • Uptime: The validator's historical performance and reliability
  • Voting Power: How much stake the validator already has
  • Community Reputation: The validator's standing in the community

How to Stake​

Step 1: Navigate to Staking​

  1. Go to the Dchain testnet portal
  2. Sign in
  3. Expand any validators you have chosen and click "Delegate" button

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Step 2: Verify Your Delegation​

  1. Navigate to your staking dashboard
  2. Confirm your delegation appears under the selected validator(s)

Now you can also unstake, redelegate, and claim rewards from your delegated amount

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Next Steps​

Now that you've staked your tokens, you can: