How to delegate ATOM on Keplr wallet

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6 min readApr 18, 2023

What is COSMOS?

Cosmos is a rapidly expanding ecosystem of independent interconnected blockchains built using developer-friendly application components and connected with ground-breaking IBC (Inter-Blockchain Communication) Protocol.

At the core of the Internet of Blockchains is the Cosmos Hub, the economic center of Cosmos, secured by its native ATOM token. The Cosmos Hub was the first blockchain to launch on the Cosmos network — the first of hundreds of thousands of blockchains, working with one another and enriched by their connections.

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How to stake ATOM tokens?

ATOM is a Proof of Stake token based on the Tendermint BFT algorithm. Therefore, it allows every ATOM token holder to enjoy staking rewards by delegating their token to a Cosmos Validator.

In this step-by-step guide, we will explain to you how to delegate your ATOM token by using Keplr wallet. Let’s get started!

Staking your ATOM tokens with Keplr wallet

Installing Keplr & creating new account

Installing Keplr wallet

1. Go to this link and click the Add button.

2. Add “Keplr” window will show off. Here you have to choose Add Extension.

3. At the end of the download, you can start to interact with your browser extension by clicking on it.

4. Now you have 5 options: import your account from a *compatible non-custodial wallet, import your Ledger account, create a new account via seed/mnemonic phrase, sign in with Google account or connect *Keystone.

*compatible means a wallet that allows you to use the mnemonic/seed phrase to import your account to Keplr.

* Keystone is a top-notch hardware wallet for optimal security, user-friendly interface and extensive compatibility.

Creating wallet

How to create a new Account via Mnemonic/Seed Phrase

1. If you are setting up Keplr for the first time: In the initial pop-up window, choose Create New Account if you have used Keplr before: In the extension click on the silhouette in the upper-right corner, then the blue box Add Account & select Create New Account.

2. Choose to have a seed/mnemonic phrase of 24 words, then take care to save them. The safest way is to write the words on paper and store them in a secure place. Avoid taking screenshots of the words or copying them into your computer/phone notes.

3. Now enter a name for your account (you can change it later).

4. You can change the derivation path by clicking on Advanced, but this is optional and not suggested for how we are going to use Keplr. If you are interested in knowing more about the HD wallet derivation path, you can find more in the Keplr FAQ, section General Questions.

5. Once you are sure that you have correctly transcribed the seed/mnemonic phrase, click on Next.

6. To confirm the creation of the new account, all you have to do is click on the words in the right order in which they appear in your seed/mnemonic phrase and press Register.

7. If you have just downloaded Keplr extension, it’s time to set your password! Choose carefully, if possible, prefer a password you’re not using in any other application, and then click Confirm. If you have used Keplr before, this step will be skipped as you have already set your password when creating/importing your first account.

How to create a new Account via Sign in with Google

1. Note: The suggested path is to create an account via Mnemonic phrase or delegate via Ledger, we describing this procedure only because is the first time it is applied to Cosmos wallets and people might be not familiar with it.

2. Choose the option Sign in with Google.

3. Now enter the email/phone number associated with your Google account, its password, and then click Next. In case you don’t have an account yet, you can create one by pressing the create account button.

4. Time to set your Keplr Wallet password! Choose carefully, if possible one password you’re not using in any other application, and then click Confirm.

How to Stake ATOM Tokens?

When you are all set it is time to learn how to stake $ATOM.

ATOM holders can earn staking rewards, thereby increasing their ATOM holdings by simply staking their ATOM tokens with any one of the active validators on the network.

To stake ATOM tokens you must first buy some ATOM tokens and send them to a wallet that supports staking.

Once you’ve transferred your tokens to a stake-supporting wallet, you may proceed with staking your tokens on the network to earn staking rewards.

First, open your Keplr extension and press Stake.

Select a validator of your choice to delegate your tokens to. We suggest you our validator — KysenPool Sky.

Once you have made your decision of validator, click >, then Delegate.

Next step is to decide the number of ATOM tokens you want to delegate, press Delegate.

IMPORTANT: Do not delegate all of your token, you need to save some to pay for network fees.

Type the decided amount in the input field and click Delegate.

Next, select the transaction fee from the range of fees on display.

The Memo field is optional. You may leave it empty until you are not sending your tokens to an exchange.

Click on Approve to confirm your transaction.

You have now staked your ATOM tokens and will begin earning staking rewards!

Congratulations! You’ve just delegated ATOM to a validator!

Thank you for reading!!!

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