Lédger® Live Staking: Your Official Guide to Earning Passive Income
Lédger® Live Staking: Your Official Guide to Earning Passive Income
In the world of cryptocurrency, holding assets is just the beginning. Ledger Live—the official companion app for Ledger hardware wallets—offers users the ability to earn passive income through staking. This guide explains how staking works on Ledger Live and why it represents the gold standard for secure crypto rewards.
Staking is the process of locking up your cryptocurrency to help secure and operate a proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain network . When you stake your assets, you delegate them to a validator node responsible for verifying transactions and adding new blocks to the blockchain. In return for this contribution, you receive rewards in the form of additional cryptocurrency.
The key advantage of staking through Ledger Live is that your private keys never leave your hardware wallet. Unlike exchange staking, where you surrender custody of your funds, Ledger staking allows you to retain full control of your assets while they work for you . This is known as non-custodial or "cold staking."
Ledger Live features a dedicated Earn section that serves as your command center for all staking activities . To access it:
Open the Ledger Wallet app (formerly Ledger Live) on your desktop or mobile device
Navigate to the 'Earn' tab
The Earn section consists of two main tabs :
'Assets earning rewards' — Track your current staking positions and rewards
'Earn more rewards' — Discover assets eligible for staking with estimated APY rates
Ledger Live supports staking for an expanding range of cryptocurrencies. Currently supported assets include :
Asset
Network
Solana (SOL)
Solana
Ethereum (ETH)
Ethereum
Lido Staked ETH (STETH)
Ethereum
Cardano (ADA)
Cardano
Cosmos (ATOM)
Cosmos
Tezos (XTZ)
Tezos
NEAR Protocol (NEAR)
NEAR
Osmosis (OSMO)
Osmosis
Polkadot (DOT)
Polkadot
TRON (TRX)
TRON
SUI
SUI
Persistence (XPRT)
Persistence
Ledger continuously works on adding support for more assets, so the list is expected to grow .
Staking rewards—often expressed as Annual Percentage Yield (APY)—depend on several factors including network performance and validator uptime . Different networks have different reward schedules:
Solana (SOL): Rewards accrue every 2-3 days
Cardano (ADA): Rewards arrive at the end of every epoch (approximately every 5 days), with first rewards taking 20-25 days
It's important to note that rewards are not guaranteed—they depend on network conditions and validator performance . Ledger does not provide financial advice, and you should make your own investment decisions.
When staking through Ledger Live, you can select from multiple validators. Ledger partners with trusted providers such as Figment for Solana and Cardano staking , Chorus One for Persistence , and P2P.org for SUI .
Important considerations when choosing a validator:
Commission fee — Each validator charges a fee that is deducted from rewards
Uptime and reliability — Validators with poor performance may reduce your rewards
Security history — Look for validators with no history of slashing (penalties for misbehavior)
A significant milestone came with Ledger Live's integration of Coinbase's ETH staking API, allowing users to stake any amount of Ethereum without the previous 32 ETH minimum requirement . This feature is available to users worldwide, including in the United States, and rewards are automatically compounded .
When you stake through Ledger Live, you should be aware of bonding/unbonding periods—the time required to lock and unlock your assets . These periods vary by network:
Persistence (XPRT): 21-day lock period for staking, 14-day unbonding period
Solana (SOL): When you unstake, your SOL transitions to an "inactive" state before becoming available
To begin staking, ensure you have :
The latest version of Ledger Wallet app installed
Your Ledger device updated with the latest firmware
The appropriate blockchain app (e.g., Solana app) installed on your device
Always download Ledger Live from the official source:
➡️ https://www.ledger.com/ledger-live
Disclaimer: Staking rewards are not guaranteed. Cryptocurrency staking carries risks including potential loss of funds. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research before staking any assets.
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