# Kusama (KSM) 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 Kusama Asset Hub protocol to stake. Nova Wallet does not provide you with any staking services such as how a CEX may do.
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Staking is migrating from Kusama Relay Chain to Kusama Asset Hub. You don't need to take any action. Read more about migration here: [asset-hub-migration-faq](https://docs.novawallet.io/nova-wallet-wiki/asset-management/asset-hub-migration-faq "mention").
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### KSM Staking Information & Parameters

| Parameter                | Pool Staking                                                           | Direct Staking                                                 |
| ------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Minimum Stake            | 0.00166 KSM                                                            | 0.1 KSM\*                                                      |
| Unstaking Period         | 7 Days                                                                 | 7 Days                                                         |
| Rewards Payout           | Rewards have to be claimed manually and you must pay transaction fees. | Rewards accrue daily and are paid out daily.                   |
| Governance Participation | Staked KSM can be used to participate in Governance on Kusama.         | Staked KSM can be used to participate in Governance on Kusama. |

\*The minimum stake for direct staking may vary over time and is dictated by the Kusama Asset Hub blockchain parameters.