Casper Network Staking: Earn 13–16% APY

Q: Can Casper be staked?

Yes, it is possible to stake Casper coins . Casper blockchain uses a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism, which allows holders of CSPR to earn rewards for participating in the network by holding and staking their coins. Staking involves holding CSPR in a special wallet that is connected to the network and participating in the validation of transactions. Stakers receive rewards for their participation in Casper tokens.

Stake your Casper Network securely and earn 13–16% APY*

Staking your Casper allows you to passively earn rewards for helping to secure the network.

Through CSPR live wallet, and by pairing it with your Ledger hardware wallet, you can easily and securely delegate CSPR you want to stake.

You can freely choose a trustworthy validator to get competitive rewards, and you keep ownership of your Casper coins.

WHY STAKING YOUR CASPER

Casper Network is a Layer-1 Proof-of-Stake blockchain built for real-world enterprise adoption. By delegating your CSPR to a validator, you actively contribute to securing the network — and earn staking rewards in return. Current estimated annual yields are approximately 13–16%, paid in CSPR roughly every 2 hours. All you need to get started is a CSPR.live wallet, which you can pair with your Ledger hardware wallet for added security.

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Secure the Casper network

When you do CSPR staking, you make the Casper blockchain successful by securing the network and validating transactions.

CASPER STAKING IS BETTER WITH A WALLET APP THAT SUPPORT COLD STORAGE

Cold staking security

Pairing your Ledger with a thrid-party wallet, allow you to grow securely your CSPR bag securely.

True Ownership

Keep full custody of your assets when you stake Casper with the CSPR live wallet, unlike with crypto exchanges.

Your validator, your choice

It's up to you to choose which validators you want to stake your Casper.

Stake Casper Network and earn 13–16% APY*

When you delegate your CSPR to a validator through CSPR.live — which you can pair with your Ledger hardware wallet for added security — that validator participates in securing the Casper Network blockchain. The protocol distributes block rewards to validators in return, a portion of which is passed on to delegators proportional to their stake, minus the validator's commission rate. The current estimated annual yield for Casper staking is approximately 13–16%. This figure varies with network participation levels and your chosen validator's commission. Rewards are credited after every era, roughly every 2 hours.

When comparing validators, the key variables are commission rate, uptime history, and total stake. If a validator goes offline or is evicted from the network, you will not earn rewards during that period — so choosing a reliable validator matters.

You can un-delegate your CSPR at any time. After undelegating, a 14-hour unbonding period applies during which your CSPR cannot be transferred and does not accrue rewards. Note that slashing is not currently enabled on Casper Mainnet, meaning a misbehaving validator cannot cause you to lose delegated funds — though this may change in the future subject to a governance vote.

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TUTORIAL FOR STAKING CASPER SECURELY

Buy a Ledger hardware wallet

A Ledger hardware device does two things: it stores your private keys on dedicated offline hardware, and it physically signs every transaction. No action, staking or otherwise, can proceed without your confirmation on the device itself.

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Set up your device and install the Casper app

Connect and unlock your Ledger device.

Follow the setup steps.

On Ledger Wallet, go to "My Ledger" and install the Casper app.

Install Casper app on Ledger

Create a Casper wallet with Ledger

Go to cspr.live and click “Sign in”.

Click “Connect” on the Ledger section.

Click “Connect to Ledger Wallet”.

Choose your Ledger device and click connect.

Create an CSPR live wallet

Start staking Casper Network

Click “Wallet” in the header navigation.

Select “Delegate Stake” in the dropdown menu.

Enter the validator’s public key in the “Validator” field or click on the field and choose your validator from the list.

Enter the number of tokens you want to delegate in the “Amount” field. Casper Network does not have a minimum staking threshold, but you should take into account the network’s fee for delegation and similar transactions, which is 2.5 CSPR per transaction currently. We recommend keeping a minimum of 5–10 CSPR liquid in your balance, since further unstaking may not be possible with an account balance of less than that.

Check transaction details and if everything is correct click “Confirm and Delegate Stake”.

Click “Sign with Ledger” and review transaction on your ledger device screen and approve.

Stake Casper now

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NEAR*

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Internet Computer

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Want to learn more about staking?

We answer all the basic questions you might have in our Ledger academy: What is staking? What’s the difference between Proof-of-Stake and Proof-of-Work? What is a validator?

You can also take a look at our School of Block series on Youtube to learn how to get started in staking and make your money work for you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can Casper be staked?

Yes, it is possible to stake Casper coins. Casper blockchain uses a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism, which allows holders of CSPR to earn rewards for participating in the network by holding and staking their coins.

Staking involves holding CSPR in a special wallet that is connected to the network and participating in the validation of transactions.
Stakers receive rewards for their participation in Casper tokens.

What is the difference between staking with Ledger and staking on an exchange?

When you stake through a centralised exchange, the exchange holds the private keys to your assets on your behalf. With Ledger, your private keys are stored on your hardware device*. You interact with validators and services through the Ledger Wallet app, but the keys, and therefore control of your assets, remain with you.

Do I need to keep my Ledger device connected to earn staking rewards?

No. Your Ledger device is only needed when signing a transaction, such as when you initially delegate, switch validator, or un-delegate. Once your stake is active on the blockchain, any potential rewards accumulate without any action required from your device.

What happens if I lose my Ledger device?

Your assets are on the blockchain, not stored on the device itself. Your Ledger can be recovered using your secret recovery phrase, a set of words generated when you first set up the device. With your recovery phrase, you can restore access to your accounts on a new Ledger device. Keeping that phrase secure and offline is essential.

What are the risks of staking Casper Network?

Staking Casper Network carries two main risks. First, market risk: the value of your CSPR may change during the staking or un-bonding period. Second, on networks where it applies, slashing risk: if a validator misbehaves, delegators can lose a portion of their staked assets. You can reduce slashing risk by choosing a reputable, well-established validator available.