How To Stake SEI Tokens

Prerequisites:

• You need SEI tokens in a native Sei wallet (not EVM)
• If your tokens are on the EVM side, bridge them first

Method 1: Using SeiScan

1. Visit SeiScan
2. Connect your Keplr wallet or other Cosmos wallet
3. Navigate to the "Staking" tab
4. Browse the validator list and click on a validator you want to delegate to
5. Click "Delegate"
6. Enter the amount of SEI you want to stake
7. Review transaction details and click "Submit"
8. Approve the transaction in your wallet

Method 2: Using Keplr Extension

1. Open the Keplr browser extension
2. Select "Sei" from the network dropdown
3. Click on the "Stake" button
4. Select a validator from the list
5. Enter the amount to delegate
6. Click "Delegate" and approve the transaction

Method 3: Using Third-Party Staking Platforms

Several platforms offer user-friendly staking interfaces, such as:

• Restake.app
• Cosmostation
• Leap Wallet

Follow their respective interfaces to connect your wallet and stake SEI.

Explanation & Tips

Staking Rewards

• Current network reward rate is approximately X% annually (varies with network conditions)
• Rewards are automatically accumulated and can be claimed manually
• Staking rewards are subject to the validator's commission rate (typically 1-10%)

Validator Selection Considerations

• Commission Rate: Lower commission means more rewards for you
• Voting Power: Prefer validators with lower voting power to improve network decentralization
• Uptime/Performance: Check for validators with high uptime (99%+)
• Governance Participation: Consider validators who actively participate in governance

Unbonding Period

• SEI has a 7-day unbonding period
• During unbonding, your tokens are locked (cannot be transferred or used)
• You do not earn rewards during the unbonding period

Claiming Rewards

1. Visit SeiScan or use Keplr
2. Navigate to the staking section
3. Look for "Claim Rewards" button
4. You can claim from all validators at once or individually

Common Questions

Q: Can I stake from my EVM wallet (MetaMask)?
A: No, staking is only available on the native Sei chain. You must first bridge your tokens from EVM to native Sei.

Q: Is there a minimum amount required for staking?
A: While there is no enforced minimum, very small amounts may result in transaction fees outweighing rewards. Consider staking at least 10 SEI.

Q: What happens if my chosen validator gets slashed?
A: A portion of your staked tokens (currently up to 5%) could be slashed if your validator misbehaves. This is why validator selection is important.

Q: Can I move my stake between validators?
A: Yes, you can redelegate your stake to a different validator without waiting for the unbonding period. However, you can only redelegate from the same validator once every 7 days.