What is staking on Ndax and how does it work?
What is staking on Ndax?
Staking on Ndax lets you commit eligible crypto to help support a proof-of-stake blockchain and receive rewards in return. Ndax handles the technical side, working with approved validators. You choose the asset, plan, and amount, and you can unstake at any time, subject to each asset's terms. Staking involves risk.
How staking works
- Complete the staking questionnaire. When you first go to the Staking dashboard, you'll be asked to complete it before you can start staking.
- Choose an asset and plan. Each asset's page shows its advertised reward rate (APY), bonding and unbonding periods, minimum, and payout schedule.
- Stake an amount. Your crypto starts receiving rewards after the bonding period ends.
- Receive rewards. Rewards are paid in the same crypto you staked, on a daily or weekly schedule depending on the asset. An administration fee is deducted from rewards.
- Unstake when you choose. Choose Standard or Instant redemption, where available.
Key terms
| Term | Meaning |
| Staking | Staking is committing crypto to support a proof-of-stake blockchain, in return for rewards. |
| Validator | A validator is a third party that verifies transactions on a blockchain. Ndax stakes customers' crypto with approved validators. |
| Staking Plan | A staking plan sets the terms for staking an asset, such as Standard or Instant redemption. |
| Advertised reward rate (APY) | The advertised reward rate is the yearly rate shown for an asset, before the administration fee. It can change. |
| Bonding period | The bonding period is the time after you stake before your crypto starts receiving rewards. Some networks call it a warm-up period. |
| Unbonding period | The unbonding period is the time after you unstake with Standard redemption before your crypto returns to your wallet. Some networks call it a cool-down or thawing period. |
| Payout schedule | The payout schedule is how often rewards are paid for an asset, such as daily or weekly. |
| Epoch | An epoch is a fixed period some networks use to decide when staking changes take effect and when rewards are paid. |
| Staking subscription | A staking subscription is your staking position in one asset, including the plan and amount. Your active subscriptions appear on the Staking page. |
Staking and Auto Earn are separate
Staking lets you choose each asset and amount. Auto Earn enrolls all your eligible crypto automatically. Auto Earn skips crypto you've already staked. See Auto Earn vs. Ndax Staking.
Frequently asked questions
Can I add more to a staking position? Yes. You can add to your staking position at any time.
Is staked crypto protected by CIPF? No. Cash held in your Ndax account is protected by the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF) within the limits of its Coverage Policy. Crypto assets, including staked crypto, are not covered by CIPF and are not eligible for Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation (CDIC) protection.
Does Ndax recommend staking? As an order-execution-only platform, Ndax doesn't provide investment advice or recommendations. Whether staking is right for you is entirely your choice.
Related articles
- Which crypto assets can I stake?
- How to stake crypto
- How staking rewards and fees work
- How to unstake crypto
- What are the risks of staking?
- Auto Earn vs. Ndax Staking
Last updated: October 1, 2026. Reviewed by Ndax Customer Support
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