IOTA Staking: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Staking your IOTA tokens helps support the security and smooth operation of the IOTA blockchain, while earning passive income. This article walks you through the process in a few easy steps.

Step 1: Set Up Your IOTA Wallet

First, you need a wallet that works with the IOTA blockchain and supports staking.

👉 Install the IOTA Wallet using the Chrome extension
🔗 Getting started with the IOTA wallet

With this wallet, you can:
• Manage your IOTA tokens
• Take part in staking and track your rewards
• Keep control of your tokens (self-custody)

Once your wallet is set up and has some IOTA in it, you're ready to start staking.

Step 2: Choose a Validator

IOTA uses something called Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS). This means you need to pick a validator, a trusted node, to stake your tokens with.

Here’s how to do it in the wallet:
• Go to the Home tab
• Click on Start Staking
• Pick a validator from the list

👉 You can choose Meria as your validator to earn rewards.



Each validator shows:
• Their commission (the fee they take from your rewards)
• Their performance stats
• Their pool ID

For more details, you can check the official docs on staking.
🔗 Staking and Unstaking

Step 3: Delegate Your IOTA

Once you've picked a validator:
1. Enter how much IOTA you want to stake
2. Leave a small amount in your wallet to cover any fees
3. Sign the transaction to confirm it.

Once it's done:
• Your IOTA is staked, but not locked (you still have access to it)
• Your tokens stay in your wallet
• Your rewards start building after the next 24-hour cycle (called an “epoch”)

You can check the status of your staking anytime in the Current Stake tab.

Step 4: Earn Rewards

Rewards start accumulating with the next epoch (each epoch is about 24 hours long).

Here are the key points:
• Rewards are paid in IOTA
• The amount depends on how much you staked, the validator’s commission, and their performance
• You only earn for epochs where your stake is fully active

🔗 For more information on rewards

Step 5: Track or Stop Staking

To check your staking, go to the Current Stake tab to see your validator, amount, and status.

To stop staking:
1. Click Unstake
2. Confirm the transaction
3. You’ll get your original tokens and any rewards after the current epoch ends

Here are the benefits of Staking IOTA:
• Flexible: You can change validators anytime—no lock-up period
• Secure: You stay in full control of your tokens
• Supportive: You help secure the network and earn regular passive income

About IOTA

IOTA is a Layer 1 blockchain created in 2015, built to handle real-world (RWA) use cases. It’s designed to be scalable, secure, and efficient, using Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS).

IOTA is used in areas like:
• Real-world asset tokenization (RWA)
• Decentralized infrastructure (DePIN)
• Stablecoins
• Liquid staking tokens (LSTs)
• On-chain order books

The IOTA token has multiple uses:
• To pay transaction fees
• For staking to support the network
• For governance, since token holders can vote on the protocol's updates

By staking IOTA, you help build a strong and decentralized ecosystem.

👉 Learn more about IOTA on our article: What is the IOTA blockchain and its cryptocurrency IOTA?

Meria x IOTA

Meria has been supporting IOTA as a validator for several months. You can now buy IOTA and stake IOTA directly on Meria.com, we offer both custodial and non-custodial options to suit different types of investors.