Staking Overview

Welcome to the Zano staking documentation! This section will guide you through everything you need to know about staking Zano and earning rewards through Proof-of-Stake mining.

What is Staking?

Staking in Zano is a way to earn rewards by participating in the network's consensus mechanism. Unlike traditional Proof-of-Work mining that requires expensive hardware, staking allows you to earn rewards simply by keeping your Zano wallet running and connected to the network.

Key Benefits

• 100% Anonymous: Your staked balance remains hidden thanks to Zarcanum technology
• No Lock-ups: Unstake your coins at any time
• No Minimum Amounts: Stake any amount of ZANO
• Truly Decentralized: No validators or special nodes required
• No Slashing: No penalties for going offline
• Easy to Use: Just flip a switch to start staking

Getting Started

If you're new to staking, start with our Getting Started guide, which covers:

• How to stake using the desktop wallet
• Understanding your potential rewards
• Basic staking concepts

Advanced Setup

For more advanced users, our Advanced Setup section includes:

• Server/console mode staking
• Automated staking on system startup
• CLI wallet configurations

Security & Best Practices

Before staking significant amounts, review our Security & Best Practices section for:

• Hardware requirements and recommendations
• Security best practices
• IP anonymization techniques
• Network configuration tips

Ready to Start?

Begin your staking journey with our Getting Started guide!