This guide provides a clear, step-by-step walkthrough on how to stake IOTA in 2025 with Stakin, helping both beginners and experienced users participate in securing the network while earning rewards.
What Is IOTA?
IOTA enables programmability on both Layer 1 (L1) and Layer 2 (L2), using the Move programming language and EVM/Solidity smart contracts. The IOTA Mainnet is the core L1 network, built for secure transactions and scalable smart contract deployment. IOTA´s L1 architecture uses Move, a reliable, object-centric programming language that allows parallel transaction execution, resulting in higher throughput and lower fees. This design is ideal for managing digital assets efficiently.
IOTA plays a critical role in bridging blockchain technology with real-world applications, offering a scalable and sustainable infrastructure for use cases such as IoT, digital identity, supply chain management, and decentralized finance (DeFi).
By staking, participants grant validators the power to validate transactions and propose new blocks. The more tokens delegated, the greater a validator’s influence in network consensus and the higher the staking rewards distributed to participants.
Stake IOTA with Us!
Step 1- Connect Your Wallet
- To get started, ensure that the IOTA Wallet is installed on your device. If you need assistance, please refer to the official installation guide.
- Follow the step-by-step guide, and once you have the wallet installed, you can go to the next step.
Step 2- Access the Staking Feature
To begin staking your IOTA tokens, follow these instructions.
- Open your IOTA Wallet and navigate to the Home tab.
2. Click Start Staking.
3. Choose “Stakin” as your validator.
4. Enter the amount of IOTA you want to stake. Make sure to leave enough IOTA in your wallet for potential transaction fees, then confirm by clicking Stake.
5. Track the transaction in the Explorer by clicking View on Explorer.
After staking, your rewards will begin accruing in the next epoch and will be visible in your wallet.
Step 3 - View Your Current Stakes
To check the status of your active stakes:
- Open the Home tab and click Current Stake.
2. Select “Stakin,” since we are the validator where your funds are currently staked.
3. View detailed information such as the amount staked, the number of epochs, and other relevant details.
Step 4- Withdraw Your Staked IOTA
Withdraw your staked IOTA whenever you wish. Once you request a withdrawal, your staking rewards will stop, and any earned rewards will be distributed at the end of the current epoch.
- Go to the Home tab and select Current Stake.
2. Select “Stakin”
3. Click on the Unstake button.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re new to staking or already experienced, staking IOTA with Stakin offers a secure, user-friendly way to earn rewards and strengthen the network.
Ready to begin? Visit Stakin’s website to get started today!
DISCLAIMER: This is not financial advice. Staking, delegation, and cryptocurrencies involve a high degree of risk, and there is always the possibility of loss, including the failure of all staked digital assets. Additionally, delegators are at risk of slashing in case of security or liveness faults on some protocols. We advise you to do your due diligence before choosing a validator.
