Overview - P2P.ORG

Staking on the Polkadot network, also referred to , using the Staking API is possible in two ways:

Chain Details

Parameter	Value
Minimum Stake	10 DOT
Unbonding Period	28 days
Networks	polkadot, westend

By staking directly
By staking via a

Direct staking
Nomination pool

The direct staking process consists of several steps:

Create a request: submit a bond to the Polkadot network.
Create a request: select s within the Polkadot network.
Add a : delegate your staking rights to another account, which can then sign transactions on your behalf (optional).

For Polkadot, there are several networks available:

mainnet — Polkadot mainnet
kusama — Kusama mainnet
westend — testnet environment

Related topics

Getting Started Withdrawal Sign and Broadcast Transaction Staking API reference Unified API guide