How do I stake SEI tokens, and what is the current APR or staking reward?

To stake SEI tokens and earn staking rewards:

Staking Process:

Using Native Wallet:

1. Install a compatible wallet and add Sei Network
2. Deposit SEI tokens to your wallet
3. Navigate to the "Staking" section in the wallet
4. Browse the list of validators and their details
5. Select a validator and click "Delegate"
6. Enter the amount to stake and confirm

Using CLI:

# Query validators
seid query staking validators

# Delegate tokens (10 SEI) to a validator
seid tx staking delegate seivaloper1example... 10000000usei \
  --from mykey \
  --chain-id sei-chain-id \
  --gas auto \
  --fees 5000usei

Using Staking Precompile from EVM:

// Staking precompile interface
const stakingContract = new ethers.Contract(
  "0x0000000000000000000000000000000000001007",
  stakingAbi,
  signer
);

// Get list of validators
const validators = await stakingContract.getValidators();

// Delegate tokens
const tx = await stakingContract.delegate(
  validators[0], // First validator in the list
  ethers.utils.parseUnits("10", 6) // 10 SEI (6 decimals in native)
);

Current Staking APR:

The current APR for staking SEI tokens varies based on:

• Total percentage of tokens staked
• Validator commission rates (typically 5-10%)
• Network inflation rate

As of recent data:

• The network-wide staking APR ranges from approximately 5-10%
• This can change based on network parameters and staking participation

To check current APR:

1. Visit Sei Network explorers or staking dashboards
2. Use CLI: seid query mint inflation
3. Calculate manually:

   APR ≈ (Inflation Rate / Staked Ratio) * (1 - Community Tax) * (1 - Validator Commission)
   

Important Considerations:

1. Validator Selection: Consider reliability, uptime, commission rate, and voting participation
2. Unbonding Period: Staked SEI has a 21-day unbonding period during which tokens cannot be transferred and do not earn rewards
3. Compounding: To maximize returns, regularly claim and re-stake rewards
4. Slashing Risk: If a validator misbehaves, a portion of staked tokens may be slashed (penalized)

For the most current APR information, check Sei Network's official resources or explorers.