Staking to a Session Node
Learn how to stake to Session Nodes (without needing to run your own node).
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Learn how to stake to Session Nodes (without needing to run your own node).
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Session Nodes can be run by a single contributor, or by multiple contributors who pool their SESH to meet the staking requirement of 25,000. This guide covers how to stake to a multicontributor node which is awaiting contribution.
If you wish instead to register a node, you can find out how to do that .
Navigate to the and connect your wallet.
Navigate to the page to view the list of nodes awaiting contribution (Available Session Nodes)
The listed nodes will show the minimum and maximum contribution amounts, as well as the operator fee.
Once you have selected a node to stake to, hit View to examine the node details.
From this menu you can enter the amount of SESH you wish to stake, and then hit the green 'Stake' button.
Your stake will be contributed to the node and once the total amount staked has reached 25,000 it will be registered on the network and you will begin earning rewards.
If you're contributing a stake to a node, you can request to unlock your stake under certain conditions. Small contributors (those contributing less than 1/4 of a full stake, or 6250 SESH) cannot initiate a unlock during the first 30 days a node operates, but can do so at any time after this initial 30-day period. The unlock period is 15 days, after which the stake can be reclaimed. Large contributors (those contributing 1/4 of a full stake or more than 6250 SESH) can initiate an unlock at any time, including within the first 30 days of a node’s operation. As above, the unlock period is 15 days, after which the stake can be reclaimed.