How can I stake as a validator in the Metal Wallet?

In this article, you'll find information on how to stake as a validator in the Metal Wallet, including the minimum staking duration, the minimum amount needed, how to keep track of your staking rewards, and more.
 

Step 1: Go to the Metal Wallet website and click on the Access Wallet button to log into your account. If you need more help, check out how to log into my account.

Step 2: Ensure you have at least 2000 METAL on the P chain and click on the Earn tab in the left menu. If you need to transfer between chains first, take a look at our how-to transfer cross-chain guide.

Step 3: On the Earn page, click the Add Validator button.

Step 4: You'll need to enter your personal Node-ID here. You can find out how to retrieve your Node-ID here.

Choose your desired end date. The minimum duration is 14 days, while the maximum is 1 year (365 days). Then, enter the amount you'd like to stake (minimum of 2000 METAL).
 

Important: Once you stake, you won't be able to add more METAL to the validator node for the duration of your stake.

Finally, select the delegator fee and click the Confirm button.

You'll be asked to confirm again, and if everything looks good, click Confirm once more to complete the process.

Congratulations! You're now staking your METAL as a validator. You can track your progress and view estimated rewards anytime on the EARN tab by clicking the View Rewards button.

Important: If you don't maintain 80% uptime by the end of your staking period, neither the validator nor its delegators will earn staking rewards. You can check validator uptimes here in the local uptime section as shown in the image below.

Alternatively, you can always check your uptime by entering the following command in the terminal:

Lastly, you might want to install monitoring software for your node so you can keep an eye on uptime, machine metrics, and more.