How to Stake ASTR

This flow applies to both first-time staking and adding more ASTR to an existing staking position.

Go to Stake page
- Go to ASTR Staking and connect your wallet.
Enter stake amount
- Input the amount of ASTR you want to stake.
Review staking details
- Review:
  - Estimated cASTR received
  - Current exchange rate
  - Displayed total APR
Confirm stake
- Click Stake and confirm the transaction.

You will receive cASTR, representing your staking position.

Go to Stake page
- Go to the Stake page and click Unstake
Enter unstake amount
- Specify the amount of cASTR to unstake.
Review unstake details
- The redeemable ASTR amount is calculated using the current exchange rate
- Review the estimated unstake completion time (~10 days)
Confirm unstake
- Submit the unstake request and confirm the transaction.
Wait for completion
- After the unstaking period completes, the ASTR will be transferred to your wallet address automatically.
- Track your unstaking progress in the right sidebar.

Understand what you’re staking for: Your return is designed to come from two sources: Astar dApp Staking APR + Boost (funded by ASTR buybacks from protocol profit).
Think in time horizons: Staking is most effective when you can stay staked across multiple reward periods. Short-term in/out can miss Boost distribution windows.
Know how yield shows up (non-rebasing): Your staked position should reflect rewards via an increasing exchange rate / redeemable amount, not by your share token balance “rebasing” upward.
Boost is usage-backed, not guaranteed: Boost scales with real protocol activity and fee generation, so it can vary. Treat it as variable upside, not fixed income.
Consider opportunity cost: Compare staking vs. holding liquid ASTR for trading/LP needs. If you expect to deploy ASTR soon, keep enough unstaked for flexibility.
If you’re unsure, start small: Stake a small amount first to learn the flow (stake, track rewards, unstake) before scaling up.

Last updated 3 months ago