Overview

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

• By staking directly.
• By staking via a nomination pool.

The direct staking process consists of several steps:

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

To stake via a nomination pool:

1. Create a claim permission request to allow your nomination pool to bond and nominate on your behalf.
2. Create a bond request to the Polkadot network.
3. Create a claim payout request.

Get an authentication token to start using Staking API in any of the flows.

We provide two distinct endpoints for testing and production environments.

• PRODUCTION: https://api.p2p.org
• TESTING: https://api-test.p2p.org

For Polkadot, there are several networks available:

• mainnet — Polkadot mainnet.
• kusama — Kusama mainnet.
• westend — Testnet environment.

What's Next?

• Getting Started.
• Withdrawal.
• Sign and Broadcast Transaction.
• Staking API reference.