# Aleph Zero Direct Staking

### AZERO Direct Staking Information & Parameters

| Parameter        | Information                                                    |
| ---------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Minimum Stake    | 2,000 AZERO\*                                                  |
| Unstaking Period | \~14 Days.                                                     |
| Rewards Payout   | Rewards accrue daily and are added to your staked balance.\*\* |

\*Some Validators may require you to stake an amount which is above the minimum network stake of 2,000 AZERO.

\*\*It is possible to modify your rewards payout so that your staking rewards are sent to you as a transferable balance and are not restaked (compounded).

### How to Stake AZERO Tokens with Direct Staking

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If you are trying to stake less than the minimum amount of AZERO tokens for Direct Staking then Nova Wallet will direct you to Pool Staking.

Learn more 👉 [aleph-zero-pool-staking](https://docs.novawallet.io/nova-wallet-wiki/staking/aleph-zero-azero-staking/aleph-zero-pool-staking "mention")
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1. Open the Nova Wallet application.
2. `Select` the **Staking** **screen**.
3. `Select` **Aleph** **Zero**.
4. Review the staking information presented to you.
5. Once you have understood the terms `select` the **Start** **Staking** **button**.
6. `Input` the amount of AZERO tokens that you wish to stake and then `select` **continue**. Note: recommended validators are selected by default.
7. Review all of the contextual information provided and `Select` **Confirm**.
8. Your staking position will now be displayed on the Staking screen within Nova Wallet.