Kusama (KSM) Staking

How to stake your KSM tokens using Nova Wallet!

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 protocol to stake directly. Nova Wallet does not provide you with any staking services such as how a CEX may do.

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.

KSM Staking Information & Parameters

Parameter	Pool Staking	Direct Staking
Minimum Stake	0.002 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 the Kusama protocol.	Staked KSM can be used to participate in Governance on the Kusama protocol.

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