Users can delegate AVAX to an already established validator node on the Avalanche Network.
Navigate to the Stake page on Core web.
Click Delegate on the right side of the page.
Choose a validator from the existing list based on uptime, fees and lock time or use advanced filters to search nodes that match specific criteria.
Click Select this node once confirming all relevant details.
Set a duration to assign the length of a staking period.
Choose an amount of AVAX to stake.
Set the Rewards address to either the current active address or enter a custom address.
Review and confirm all the information clicking Submit.
Users will receive a prompt to sign the transaction with the Core extension. Review the information and confirm the transaction.
NOTE:
Delegating on the Avalanche network requires a minimum of 25 AVAX.
The minimum staking duration for delegating is 14 days for the Avalanche Mainnet.
The validating node must maintain an 80% or higher Uptime to reward their delegators. Please exercise caution when selecting the node to stake to.
For more information about delegating, please view the Staking FAQ.
The above gif is filmed on the Avalanche Fuji network. Minimum stake, duration, and fees demonstrated will differ from those presented on the Avalanche mainnet network.
These estimates represent the average rewards generated by the network over the specified duration and are provided for informational purposes only, without any representation, warranty, or guarantee, and do not represent any assurance that you will achieve the same results.
Each drop down section below has additional details for the delegation process. Please expand them for more information.
Selecting a Validator Node
Selecting a Validator Node
Users will select the node to delegate their AVAX to. Some important information to note for each information column next to the Node ID:
Available: The remaining amount of AVAX that can be delegated to this node.
Delegators: The current number of delegations made to this node.
End date & time: When the node’s validation period will expire.
Delegation Fee: The percentage of the staking reward that is owed to the validator. The minimum fee is 2%.
Uptime: The estimated validator responsiveness. Nodes with less than an 80% uptime do not pay out delegator rewards at the end of their staking period.
Users can scroll through the list of active nodes or use Advanced filters to search for nodes with specific criteria.
Staking Duration and estimated rewards
Staking Duration and estimated rewards
Users can select a predetermined duration or set a Custom end date for their staking period. The predetermined durations will be based on the node’s expiration date. The delegation period cannot exceed the node’s end date.
Estimate rewards represent the average rewards generated by the network over the specified duration and are provided for informational purposes only, without any representation, warranty, or guarantee, and do not represent any assurance that you will achieve the same results.
These estimates do not take into account any delegation fees owed to a validator for the use of their node. Each validator sets and advertises its own fees. The final estimate will take the delegation fee into account.
Review and Confirm Delegation
Review and Confirm Delegation
After confirming a delegation, users will see a summary of their delegation information on the Stake page.
NOTE: Once the transaction is submitted, the information cannot be changed and the AVAX will be locked until the staking duration ends. It is not possible to end the staking period early or change any staking details. Please exercise caution and double check all submitted information before confirming the delegation transaction.
For any additional questions, please view our other knowledge base articles or contact a Product Support team member via the chat button. Examples are for illustrative purposes only.