Staking Aptos (APT): A Step-by-Step Guide

Staking your APT tokens lets you help secure the Aptos blockchain and keep it running smoothly, while earning regular passive income. Here's a complete guide to staking your APT in just a few simple steps.

Step 1: Set up an Aptos-compatible wallet

Before you begin, make sure you have a wallet that works with the Aptos blockchain and that it holds some APT tokens.
Here’s a list of Aptos wallets.

With your wallet, you’ll be able to:
• Manage your APT
• Keep your funds safe (self-custody)
• Take part in staking and track your rewards
• Use dApps in the Aptos ecosystem



Once your wallet is created and funded with APT tokens, you're ready to stake.

Step 2: Pick a validator to delegate your tokens

Aptos uses a Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) system. This means when you stake APT, you're delegating them to a validator who secures the network on your behalf.

Once your wallet is set up and funded, go to the “Staking” tab in the wallet or visit the official explorers to choose a validator and delegate your tokens.

🌐 You can see all available validators on various explorers via the Aptos Foundation.

To stake your APT with the Meria validator, find it in the list of pools. You’ll earn rewards while supporting our infrastructure.

Step 3: Delegate your APT

After picking a validator through a supported interface (like Aptos Explorer), you can choose how much APT you want to delegate.

💡 Minimum amount is 11 APT (10 for staking + a little extra to cover transaction fees)

From the validator’s page:
• Click “Stake” or “Add Stake”
• Connect your wallet (like Petra)
• Enter the amount to delegate
• Confirm the transaction in your wallet

Once confirmed:
• Your APT are staked and locked for at least 30 days
• Tokens remain visible and accessible in your wallet
• Rewards begin after the next epoch

⏱️ One epoch on Aptos lasts about 2 hours. Rewards are automatically added to your staked amount (auto-compound).

You can track your staking status on the validator's platform, where you’ll see your staked amount, chosen validator, deposit status, and ongoing cycles.

📖 For more details, check the official documentation.

Step 4: Earn your rewards

Once your delegation is active, your rewards:
• Are automatically paid in APT
• Are added to your staked amount via auto-compounding
• Depend on your stake size, validator fees, and performance

No action is needed to claim rewards unless you're withdrawing.

Step 5: Track or withdraw your stake

To see your active delegations:
• Connect your wallet to the Aptos explorer or the validator’s platform
• Go to “My Deposits”

To unstake:
• Click “Unstake”
• Approve the transaction in your wallet

🕒 Lock period: Staked APT are locked for 30 days.
After this, you can either withdraw them or let the staking renew automatically.

Benefits of staking on Aptos

Staking on Aptos offers several advantages, namely:

• Self-custody security: Your funds stay in your wallet, and you control your private keys
• Passive income with compounding: Rewards are automatically reinvested, helping you grow your stake without doing anything manually
• Cold wallet support: You can stake with Ledger for maximum security
• Access to DeFi and LSTs: Through platforms like Amnis Finance (a Meria partner), you can get Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs), stay exposed to rewards, and use staked APT in Aptos DeFi

🔗 Learn more in the Amnis Finance docs.

About Aptos

Aptos is a Layer 1 blockchain built using the Move programming language. It’s designed to be scalable, secure, and fast—perfect for decentralized apps (dApps).
Aptos blockchain was originally developed by Meta and aims to solve scalability and reliability issues in current blockchains.

Thanks to its modular design, Aptos supports many use cases like DeFi, gaming, NFTs, and decentralized messaging.

The protocol uses Delegated Proof of Stake so any APT holder can help secure the network and earn rewards.

The APT token serves several key purposes:
🔹 Pay network transaction fees
🔹 Stake to support the blockchain
🔹 Vote in protocol governance

By staking APT, you're helping build a high-performance network while gaining access to a growing DeFi ecosystem and innovative tools like Liquid Staking Tokens through partners like Amnis Finance.

Meria X Aptos

Meria has been supporting Aptos as a validator for several months. You can now stake APT directly on the Meria.com platform.
We offer both custodian and non-custodian options for staking APT, so you can invest however you prefer.