Is my ADA locked when staking?

No, ADA is never locked when staking with Cardano. You can spend, transfer, or unstake your ADA at any time. There are no lock-up periods or penalties for unstaking.

How do I choose a stake pool?

Choose a pool based on performance, fees, saturation level, and mission-driven pools that support the Cardano ecosystem. GeroWallet displays pool metrics to help you make informed decisions. You can also add several wallets or accounts in GeroWallet and delegate each one to a different pool.

Can I stake from a Ledger, Trezor or Keystone in GeroWallet?

Yes. Pair a Ledger, Trezor or Keystone with GeroWallet and delegate from it like any other wallet. The delegation certificate is shown on the device screen and signed there, so your keys never leave the hardware. Trezor now connects over WebUSB with no Bridge daemon to install.

Can I run my own Cardano stake pool from GeroWallet?

GeroWallet 2.7 added a Stake Pool Operator dashboard: a guided pool-setup wizard for Ledger and software keys (cold key and VRF), pool-update flows with side-panel signing, and guards against fund loss on retries. It is rolling out gradually behind a feature flag, so not every wallet sees it yet.

Cardano Staking with No Lock-Up

Delegate to our official Gero2 stake pool or choose from 3,000+ Cardano pools, from a software wallet or a Ledger, Trezor or Keystone. Non-custodial: your keys, your ADA, your rewards every epoch.

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Rebuilt in GeroWallet 2.7 with a rewards graph and pending-state tracking

Why Stake with GeroWallet

Non-Custodial Staking

Your ADA never leaves your wallet. You maintain full control while earning rewards.

Hardware Wallet Staking

Delegate from a Ledger, Trezor or Keystone. The certificate is signed on the device, so your keys never touch the browser.

No Lock-Up Period

Your ADA remains liquid. Spend or transfer your funds at any time.

Gero2 Official Pool

Stake with our official GERO2 pool. Low 1% margin, consistent performance, and direct support from the GeroWallet team.

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Redesigned Staking Page

Version 2.7 rebuilt staking around a compact delegation card, a rewards graph, and a pending state so you always know whether the delegation went through.

Multiple Wallets, Multiple Pools

Add several wallets or accounts in GeroWallet and delegate each one to a different pool, all from one dashboard.

How to Start Staking

Open GeroWallet

Launch your GeroWallet extension and navigate to the Staking section from the main dashboard.

Choose a Stake Pool

Browse our curated list of verified stake pools. Review performance metrics, fees, and pledge amounts to make an informed decision.

Delegate Your ADA

Select your preferred pool and click Delegate. Confirm the transaction in the wallet, or on your Ledger, Trezor or Keystone screen. A small network fee applies and your ADA stays in your wallet.

Start Earning

The delegation shows as pending until it confirms. Rewards begin accruing after 15-20 days, and the rewards graph tracks them every epoch.

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Your ADA is now delegated. The wallet shows the delegation as pending until it confirms, then rewards accrue after 15-20 days and arrive every epoch.

Official Stake Pool

Delegate to Gero2 Pool

Support GeroWallet development while earning competitive staking rewards. Our official pool offers reliability, transparency, and direct team support.

Why Gero2?

Lowest margin fee at just 1%
Consistent block production
Reliable uptime and performance
Transparent operations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much can I earn by staking ADA?

Rewards are paid in ADA every epoch (5 days) and depend on the pool's performance, saturation and the network's parameters, so the rate moves over time. GeroWallet shows each pool's recent performance so you can compare before you delegate. With the Gero2 pool you get consistent block production and a 1% margin.

Is there a minimum amount required to stake?

No, you can stake any amount of ADA. However, keep in mind that a small deposit (2 ADA) is required for the first-time staking registration, which is returned when you unstake.

Can I unstake my ADA at any time?

Yes, Cardano staking has no lock-up period. You can unstake, spend, or transfer your ADA whenever you want. Your ADA is always liquid and available for <a href="/wallet/swap" class="text-[#00A8C8] hover:underline">swapping tokens</a> or <a href="/wallet/governance" class="text-[#00A8C8] hover:underline">governance voting</a>.

Are there any fees for staking?

GeroWallet does not charge staking fees. You only pay the standard Cardano network transaction fee (typically 0.17 ADA) when delegating. The Gero2 pool charges a 1% margin, lower than the typical 2-5% charged by other pools.

What is the Gero2 stake pool?

Gero2 (ticker: GERO2) is the official GeroWallet stake pool. It offers a low 1% margin fee, consistent block production, and direct support from the GeroWallet team. Delegating to Gero2 helps support GeroWallet development while earning competitive rewards. <a href="https://cardanoscan.io/pool/5121819e5114235cb8c377ecf0a9d4e311898c447043e3b5b2848f63" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="text-[#00A8C8] hover:underline">View Gero2 on CardanoScan</a>.

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Download GeroWallet and delegate your ADA today, from the extension or your hardware wallet. Your ADA stays in your wallet the whole time.

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