# Kusama Direct Staking

### KSM Direct Staking Information & Parameters

| Parameter                | Information                                                    |
| ------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Minimum Stake            | \~0.1 KSM\*                                                    |
| Unstaking Period         | \~7 Days.                                                      |
| Rewards Payout           | Rewards accrue daily and are added to your staked balance.\*\* |
| Governance Participation | Staked KSM can be used to participate in Governance on Kusama. |

\*Some Validators may require you to stake an amount which is above the minimum network stake of 0.1 KSM.

\*\*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 KSM Tokens

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1. Open the Nova Wallet application.
2. `Select` the **Staking** **screen**.
3. `Select` **Kusama**.
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 KSM 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.