# Aleph Zero (AZERO) Staking

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Nova Wallet is a non-custodial wallet where you alone remain in control of your assets via your private key/seed phrase. Nova Wallet directly connects you to the Aleph Zero protocol to stake directly. Nova Wallet does not provide you with any staking services such as how a CEX may do.
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### AZERO Staking Information & Parameters

| Parameter        | Pool Staking                                                           | Direct Staking                               |
| ---------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| Minimum Stake    | 10 AZERO                                                               | 2,000 AZERO\*                                |
| Unstaking Period | \~14 Days                                                              | \~14 Days                                    |
| Rewards Payout   | Rewards have to be claimed manually and you must pay transaction fees. | Rewards accrue daily and are paid out daily. |

\*The minimum stake for direct staking may vary over time and is dictated by the Aleph Zero protocol.

### How to Begin Staking AZERO Tokens

{% content-ref url="aleph-zero-azero-staking/aleph-zero-direct-staking" %}
[aleph-zero-direct-staking](https://docs.novawallet.io/nova-wallet-wiki/staking/aleph-zero-azero-staking/aleph-zero-direct-staking)
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{% content-ref url="aleph-zero-azero-staking/aleph-zero-pool-staking" %}
[aleph-zero-pool-staking](https://docs.novawallet.io/nova-wallet-wiki/staking/aleph-zero-azero-staking/aleph-zero-pool-staking)
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