What Is Crypto Staking?
Staking allows you to earn rewards by participating in the operation of a blockchain network. When you stake crypto, you temporarily lock your assets to help secure the network, validate transactions, and maintain blockchain operations.
Many blockchains use a PoS (Proof-of-Stake) consensus mechanism — a system where token holders lock up their assets to validate transactions, rather than using computing power. By staking your tokens on a PoS network, you contribute to the network and receive rewards in return.
With Trust Wallet, staking is simple and accessible. You can stake supported cryptocurrencies directly from the mobile app or browser extension and monitor your rewards in one place.
⚠️ Important: Staking involves locking your funds for a period of time. During this period, your staked tokens may not be immediately transferable.
Topics Covered
1. Step-by-Step Guide to Staking Crypto in Trust Wallet
2. Top Staking Options to Earn Passive Income with Trust Wallet
3. How to Unstake Your Crypto in Trust Wallet
4. Important Things to Know About Staking and Unstaking
5. FAQs
Step-by-Step Guide to Staking Crypto in Trust Wallet
Whether you use the Trust Wallet mobile app or the browser extension, the staking process is straightforward.
💡 Pro Tip: Always make sure you are using the latest version of Trust Wallet to access all available staking options and features.
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On the Trust Wallet Mobile App
Open Trust Wallet and go to the Home screen.
Scroll down to the Earn section.
Tap Earn > to see all available staking options, or tap directly on an asset — for example, Stake BNB, Stake SOL, or Stake ATOM.
Select the asset you want to stake — for example, ETH (Ether), BNB (BNB Chain), SOL (Solana), or TRX (TRON).
Tap Stake.
Enter the amount you want to stake and choose a validator (or keep the default validator). A Validator is a node operator responsible for processing transactions and earning rewards on your behalf.
Tap Continue.
Review the transaction details and tap Confirm.
Once your assets are staked, monitor them by tapping Earn > on the Home screen.
On the Trust Wallet Browser Extension
1. Open Trust Wallet in your browser.
2. Select Earn.
3. Choose Native Staking and select the asset you want to stake.
4. Click Stake.
5. Enter the amount and select a validator (or keep the default validator).
6. Click Continue.
7. Review the transaction details and click Confirm.
Your staked assets and rewards will appear in your Earn portfolio inside the browser extension.
Top Staking Options to Earn Passive Income with Trust Wallet
Trust Wallet supports native staking for several popular cryptocurrencies. Native staking means your tokens are staked directly on the blockchain — not through a third-party service — so you remain in full control of your assets at all times.
Currently supported staking assets include:
ETH (Ethereum)
BNB (BNB Smart Chain)
SOL (Solana)
TRX (Tron)
DOT (Polkadot)
ATOM (Cosmos)
INJ (NativeInjective)
NEAR (NEAR)
SUI (Sui)
OSMO (Osmosis)
LUNC (Terra)
ZETA (NativeZetaChain)
ADA (Cardano)
EVMOS (NativeEvmos)
STARS (Stargaze)
CRO (CryptoOrg)
KAVA (Kava)
KSM (Kusama)
STRD (Stride)
XTZ (Tezos)
JUNO (Juno)
AKT (Akash)
BLD (Agoric)
AXL (Axelar)
SEI (Sei)
Note: The availability of staking options may change over time depending on blockchain support and integrations. To view the latest opportunities, open the Earn section on the Home screen in Trust Wallet and explore available native staking programs.
Disclaimer: APRs are shown for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect actual rates. Please check the app for current APRs.
How to Unstake Your Crypto in Trust Wallet
If you decide to stop staking, you can unstake your assets directly from Trust Wallet. Unstaking is a two-step process on most networks: first you submit an Unstake transaction, then — after the network's waiting period ends — you submit a Claim transaction to make the tokens transferable again. Both transactions require a network fee.
On the Trust Wallet Mobile App
1. Open Trust Wallet and go to the Home screen.
2. Scroll to the Earn section and tap Earn >.
3. Select the asset you currently have staked.
4. Tap Unstake.
5. Review the amount being unstaked and tap Continue.
6. Tap Confirm to submit the unstaking transaction.
7. Once the network's waiting period ends, return to Earn >, select the asset, and tap Claim to make the tokens transferable again.
On the Trust Wallet Browser Extension
1. Open Trust Wallet in your browser.
2. Navigate to Earn.
3. Select the asset you have staked.
4. Click Unstake and follow the on-screen steps to confirm.
5. Once the network's waiting period ends, return to Earn, select the asset, and click Claim to complete the unstaking process.
⏳ Important: Unstaking timelines depend entirely on the blockchain network and its validators. Trust Wallet cannot speed up or change these waiting periods. Most networks require 2–4 days, but this may vary by network. After submitting the Unstake transaction, funds usually become available after the current epoch, (a fixed time interval used by the network to calculate and distribute staking rewards) ends — typically around 4 days depending on the network.
Important Things to Know About Staking and Unstaking
Staking and unstaking are on-chain transactions — they occur directly on the blockchain, not inside Trust Wallet's infrastructure. Because of this, the following applies to all staking activity in Trust Wallet:
Network fees apply: Every staking, unstaking, and claim transaction requires a network fee paid to validators. Trust Wallet does not collect these fees.
Unstaking waiting periods: Some networks require a waiting period before staked assets become claimable. This period varies by network and cannot be shortened by Trust Wallet.
Two-step unstaking process:
Step 1 — Unstake: Submit the Unstake transaction to begin the unstaking process.
Step 2 — Claim: After the waiting period ends, submit a Claim transaction to make the tokens transferable again. This second transaction also requires a network fee.
📌 Non-custodial responsibility:
Trust Wallet is a non-custodial wallet — you remain the sole owner of your assets and private keys throughout the staking process. You are fully responsible for your staking decisions, validator choices, and understanding each network's rules.
FAQs
Q: Do I keep control of my crypto when staking with Trust Wallet?
Crypto staked through Trust Wallet remains under your full control. Trust Wallet is a non-custodial wallet, meaning you are the sole owner of your assets and private keys at all times — including while your tokens are staked.
Q: Can I unstake my crypto at any time in Trust Wallet?
You can initiate unstaking at any time from the Earn section on the Home screen in Trust Wallet. However, most networks require an unstaking waiting period — typically 2–4 days — before the assets become available and claimable. Trust Wallet cannot shorten or override these waiting periods.
Q: Why do I need to claim my tokens after unstaking in Trust Wallet?
Some blockchain networks require a second Claim transaction after the unstaking period ends to make the tokens transferable again. This is a network-level requirement — not a Trust Wallet restriction. The Claim transaction also requires a network fee.
Q: Are crypto staking rewards guaranteed?
Crypto staking rewards through Trust Wallet are not guaranteed. Rewards depend on network conditions, validator performance, staking duration, and each network's protocol rules.
Q: Do staking transactions require network fees?
All staking activity in Trust Wallet requires network fees. Since staking, unstaking, and claiming transactions all occur on-chain, each action requires a network fee paid to the blockchain's validators. Trust Wallet does not collect these fees.
🪙 Key Takeaway
Staking lets you earn rewards while helping secure blockchain networks. Because Trust Wallet is non-custodial, you are fully responsible for your staking decisions, validator choices, and understanding each network's rules. Always review staking terms carefully before locking your assets.