How to stake ATOM with Keplr
Table of Content
· Before we begin
· What do you need
· How to delegate your tokens on the Cosmos chain
· Manage your staking
∘ View your active delegation
∘ Claim rewards
∘ Change validator (Redelegate)
∘ Withdraw your staking (Unstaking)
· Frequently Asked Questions
∘ Can the validator steal my tokens?
∘ What is slashing?
∘ Can I delegate to multiple validators at the same time?
∘ When do I start earning rewards?
∘ Is there a minimum ATOM requirement for delegation?
Before we begin
Three things you need to know before staking:
• Estimated APR: ~16.05%
· Unbonding period: 21 days
• Your tokens: Always yours
Staking on Cosmos is non-custodial : the validator never has access to your tokens. You delegate them, you control them.
What do you need
✔ The Keplr Wallet extension installed in Chrome, Brave, or Firefox
✔ ATOM in your wallet (buy on Binance, Coinbase, Kraken…)
✔ Always reserve 0.1 ATOM without staking to pay network fees
💡 Tip
Fees at Cosmos are very low: less than 0.01 ATOM per transaction.
Before you start, make sure your wallet is set up and you have ATOM.
If you don’t have the Keprl wallet installed, you can use our step-by-step guide here:
How to delegate your tokens on the Cosmos chain
Click the Keplr icon in your browser extension. You’ll see the main screen with your ATOM balance; click on it and a window will open with different options, including Start Staking .
Clicking Start Staking will open stake.keplr.app. Select the Cosmos Hub network . You will see the full list of validators with their APR, fee, and status.
Choose your validator and click the Stake button to delegate
Enter the amount of ATOM you want to delegate and click on Stake .
⚠️ Remember: leave at least 0.1 ATOM in your wallet to pay for future transaction fees.
Keplr will display a confirmation window with all the details: validator, amount, estimated fee, and the 21-day unbonding period.
Review the data and click Approve .
⚠️ Remember: 21-day unbonding period
Once unstaking begins, your tokens take 21 days to become available in your wallet. During this time, they do NOT generate rewards, and you cannot cancel the process. Plan ahead if you need liquidity.
Get Cumulo’s stories in your inbox
Join Medium for free to get updates from this writer.
A confirmation message will appear and rewards will begin accumulating immediately.
Done! Your staking is active
Manage your staking
View your active delegation
At stake.keplr.app you will see a complete summary: delegated ATOMs, accumulated rewards and real-time APR.
Claim rewards
Rewards are NOT added automatically; you must claim them manually.
- Go to wallet.keplr.app/chains/cosmos-hub and connect your wallet.
2. You will see the total outstanding rewards on the main panel.
3. Click on Claim and confirm in Keplr.
4. The rewards are added to your available balance for further delegation.
Change validator (Redelegate)
You can move your delegation from one validator to another without waiting 21 days using the Redelegate function . There is only a 21-day waiting period to re-delegate from the same original validator.
Withdraw your staking (Unstaking)
1. In your active delegation, click on Unstake .
2. Enter the amount and confirm the transaction.
3. The 21-day unbonding period will begin. Keplr will display the exact release date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the validator steal my tokens?
No. In Cosmos, staking is non-custodial : the validator never has access to your funds. You can only lose tokens through slashing, which occurs if the validator commits serious violations (double signing or prolonged inactivity). That’s why you should always choose trusted validators.
What is slashing?
This is an automatic protocol penalty that can reduce a small portion of your delegation if the validator violates network rules. Choosing a validator with high uptime, such as Cumulo, minimizes this risk.
Can I delegate to multiple validators at the same time?
Yes. In fact, it is recommended to distribute your staking between 2–3 validators to diversify risk and contribute to the decentralization of Cosmos Hub.
When do I start earning rewards?
Immediately after confirming the delegation. Rewards accumulate block by block and you can claim them at any time.
Is there a minimum ATOM requirement for delegation?
There is no official minimum. You can stake any amount, although keep in mind that you need a small balance (0.1 ATOM) to cover reward claim fees and other transactions.
Twitter | Medium | LinkedIn | Discord | Telegram | cumulo.pro
