STAKE NEAR WITH NIGHTLY
Staking NEAR Tokens with Nightly Wallet: A Complete Guide
Near network is quickly becoming the preferred blockchain for AI developers and users who want to use AI agents to automate on-chain tasks. That means the NEAR token is gradually becoming a core holding in most crypto portfolios.
If you’re holding NEAR tokens and want to earn passive rewards, staking them is an excellent way to generate income from your crypto portfolio. Nightly Wallet is a modern and user-friendly option.
This guide will show you how to stake NEAR tokens with Nightly Wallet.
Why Stake NEAR? Why Choose Nightly Wallet?
NEAR Protocol is a high-performance Proof-of-Stake blockchain and staking is your way to help secure the network. As more NEAR gets staked, the protocol becomes more resilient and decentralized.
In return, delegators like you receive staking rewards—APY is commonly close to 10% but fluctuates based on network activity, inflation, and validator performance.
As we mentioned in both our Meteor Wallet and Ledger staking tutorials, we tested all major NEAR wallets and eliminated those with functionality issues or poor User Experience. That left us with Ledger, Meteor, MyNearWallet, and Nightly. For you convenience, we will link to the other NEAR staking tutorials below.
Nightly Wallet offers a seamless browser extension and mobile wallet experience. The wallet can be used for staking lots of tokens, like Solana, Aptos, and Sui. Nightly’s UX is intuitive and easy to use, even for newbies, and for both traditional and liquid staking.
Key Advantages of Nightly Wallet for NEAR Staking
Multi-chain Support: Manage not just NEAR but Solana, Aptos, and Sui all in one place.
Speedy Transactions: Minimal lag thanks to the efficient NEAR network and Nightly’s optimized architecture.
Security: Your private key stays encrypted and local. However, we always recommend connecting a hardware wallet, like Ledger.
Staking Transparency: In-app dashboards clearly show staked amounts, validator stats, and pending rewards.
Liquid and Traditional Staking: Flexibility to suit both set-and-forget users and active DeFi participants.
dApp Integration: One-click access to staking pools, swaps, and DeFi tools.
Be sure to check out our wallet security page. It’s essential for you to understand how to keep your crypto secure. Scammers are getting craftier and our guide will turn the greenest of crypto newbies into a wallet security pro.
Step-by-Step: How to Stake NEAR Using Nightly Wallet
Key Takeaways:
1. Open your wallet and click into your NEAR position
2. Click “Stake”
3. Click “Change Validator”
4. Enter “Atlas Staking” in the search box
5. Click on “AtlasStakingPool”
6. Enter the number of NEAR tokens you’d like to stake
7. Click “Create position”
1. Open your wallet and click into your NEAR position
2. Click the “Stake” button on your NEAR position page
DO NOT STAKE WITH WALLET PROVIDER VALIDATORS
Wallet provider validators get huge quickly and that can hurt network security.
3. Click “Change Validator” on the staking page
4. Enter “Atlas Staking” in the validator search box
5. Click on AtlasStakingPool to select it
6. Enter the number of NEAR tokens you’d like to stake
7. Click “Create position” to send the transaction
8. Click “Close” to be taken back to your NEAR position
Or click “Show in explorer” to view your wallet address on-chain
Unstaking and Managing Your NEAR
We only recommend staking medium to long-term funds. If you suddenly find yourself in need of money or simply wish to sell some NEARfrom the pool, follow the steps below. To stop staking:
Go to Nightly’s staking screen, locate your active delegations, and hit “Unstake.”
Wait through the NEAR protocol’s lock-up period (approx. 2–2.5 days).
Withdraw or redelegate as you wish—funds will be fully available once the cycle ends.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I start staking NEAR with Nightly Wallet?
To begin, install Nightly Wallet, create or import a NEAR-enabled account, fund it with NEAR tokens, and navigate to the staking section to choose a validator pool.
What validator selection criteria should I use when staking?
Look for high uptime, low commission, transparent reward distribution, robust community feedback, and a proven track record. Diversifying across multiple validators can reduce risk from individual validator downtime or misbehavior.
How often are NEAR staking rewards paid out, and how can I maximize compounding?
Rewards are distributed per epoch (roughly every 12 hours). The rewards are automatically restaked to maximize compounding.
Are there risks I should understand before staking NEAR with Nightly Wallet?
Yes. Risks include validator downtime that can reduce yields, loss of principle if your pool validator double signs a block, the liquidity lock during unstaking, potential price volatility of NEAR, and security considerations around seed phrase management and wallet security.
What distinguishes regular staking from liquid staking in Nightly Wallet?
Regular staking delegates your NEAR to a validator pool for standard rewards. Your NEAR tokens are locked and require a 2.5 day unbonding period to unstake them. Liquid staking issues a derivative token (like stNEAR) that preserves some liquidity for DeFi use, enabling additional opportunities while still earning validator rewards. Meta Pool is the “go-to” liquid staking platform on Near.
What's the minimum amount of NEAR that can be staked?
You can stake as little as 0.10 NEAR.
How do I switch validators or move my stake to a different validator in Nightly Wallet?
Nightly does not allow redelegating to a different pool without unbonding. So, you will need to unstake, wait 2.5 days and then restake with the new validator pool of your choosing.
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