> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.novawallet.io/nova-wallet-wiki/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.novawallet.io/nova-wallet-wiki/staking/removed-staking-options.md). # Removed Staking Options Staking for some networks will soon be removed from Nova Wallet. Here is what that means for your stake. We're making Nova Wallet cleaner and more focused. As part of that, staking for the following networks will be removed from the Staking tab on 25 October 2026: * **Still running:** Aleph Zero, Avail, Vara, Polkadex and Ternoa * **No longer running:** Moonbeam, Moonriver, Zeitgeist and Manta Atlantic What you need to do depends on which group your network is in. ### Why are we doing this? Each network's staking needs its own infrastructure and ongoing development. We'd rather put that effort into the networks most of you use and make them better. Some of the networks above are also no longer running. ### Aleph Zero: check your validator Alongside this change, the Nova validator on Aleph Zero will be switched off on 25 October 2026. * **If you stake directly with the Nova validator** (shown as "Novasama Technologies/Gagarin" in the validator list), change to another validator. On Aleph Zero each nominator has one validator, so if you stay with ours you will stop earning rewards once it is switched off. You can change it in the Staking tab: see [Manage Aleph Zero validators](https://docs.novawallet.io/nova-wallet-wiki/staking/aleph-zero-azero-staking/aleph-zero-direct-staking/manage-aleph-zero-validators). * **If you stake in the Nova Wallet pool**, you don't need to do anything. The pool will move to another validator before ours is switched off. * **If you stake with another validator or pool**, nothing changes for you. ### Vara: check your validator(s) The Nova validator on Vara (shown as "Novasama / Tesla") will be switched off as well. Vara lets you nominate several validators, so your stake stays with the others on your list. You only need to pick a new one if it is your only validator. ### What happens to my stake on Aleph Zero, Avail, Vara, Polkadex and Ternoa? Your tokens are safe. Removing a network from the Staking tab doesn't touch anything on-chain: * Your staked tokens stay staked and keep earning rewards as long as your validators are active. * Your balance, including locked tokens, is still shown in the Assets tab. * You can manage your stake, unstake or claim rewards from the network's own staking app, without leaving Nova Wallet. * Until staking is removed, you can still unstake directly in the Staking tab. Unstaking takes from several days to several weeks, depending on the network. If staking is removed before your tokens are released, you can withdraw them in the network's staking app. ### How to keep staking with Nova Wallet You can open each app below in the Nova Wallet browser: 1. Open the Browser tab in Nova Wallet. 2. Search for the app by name, or enter its address from the table. 3. Connect your Nova Wallet account when the app asks. 4. Stake, unstake or claim rewards. Nova Wallet will ask you to confirm each transaction. | Network | Where to stake in the dApp browser | | ---------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Aleph Zero | [Aleph Zero Dashboard](https://dashboard.alephzero.org/) | | Avail | [Avail Staking](https://staking.availproject.org/) | | Vara | [Vara Staking](https://staking.vara.network/) | | Polkadex | [Polkadex Explorer](https://explorer.polkadex.ee/) | | Ternoa | [Polkadot.js](https://polkadot.js.org/apps/): select Ternoa in the network list, then go to Network → Staking. See also [Ternoa's staking guide](https://docs.ternoa.network/learn/caps-token/staking-and-nominating) | ### Moonbeam, Moonriver, Zeitgeist and Manta Atlantic These networks are no longer active on Polkadot or Kusama. Staking actions, including unstaking, can no longer be completed in Nova Wallet, and we can't offer an alternative way to stake them. If you have tokens staked on any of these networks, please contact the project's team directly for help with your stake: * Moonbeam and Moonriver: Moonbeam team: * Zeitgeist: Zeitgeist team: * Manta Atlantic: Manta team: --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. 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