Stake $IDEX & Earn Rewards
Participate in network consensus and earn a share of trading fees by staking your $IDEX – directly from your wallet.
Passive Income from Trading Fees
IDEX token holders can earn a portion of trading fees by staking their tokens to support the network. Our unique proof-of-stake mechanism ensures fair distribution of rewards while maintaining network security and decentralization.
Whether you choose to run a validator node or delegate your tokens to an existing validator, you'll receive proportional rewards based on your stake size and network participation.
How Staking Works
Three simple steps to start earning rewards from the IDEX ecosystem
Acquire $IDEX Tokens
Purchase $IDEX tokens from supported exchanges or swap them directly within your wallet. Ensure you have sufficient tokens to meet the minimum staking requirements.
Choose Your Method
Decide whether to run your own validator node for maximum rewards, or delegate your tokens to a trusted validator for hassle-free passive income.
Lock & Earn
Commit your tokens to the smart contract, start validating transactions, and automatically receive reward distributions every two weeks directly to your wallet.
Validator vs Delegator
Choose the staking method that best fits your technical expertise and investment size
Run a Validator Node
Operate your own node infrastructure to validate transactions and secure the network for maximum earning potential.
- Minimum 100,000 $IDEX required
- Up to 18% APY potential
- Technical expertise needed
- 24/7 uptime requirement
- Dedicated server infrastructure
Delegate Your Tokens
Delegate your tokens to experienced validators and earn rewards without the technical overhead or infrastructure costs.
- Minimum 100 $IDEX required
- 12-14% APY average returns
- No technical knowledge required
- Fully automated process
- Tokens remain in your control
Important Considerations
Staking involves risks including smart contract vulnerabilities, slashing for validator misbehavior, and token price volatility. Validators may face penalties for downtime or malicious actions. The 7-day unbonding period means your tokens will be locked during market movements. APY rates are variable and depend on platform trading volume and total staked tokens. Always do your own research and never stake more than you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Reward Distribution Model
IDEX's staking model allocates 50% of all trading fees generated on the platform directly to token stakers. This creates a sustainable and transparent rewards system aligned with platform growth.
Fee Collection
All trading fees from perpetual swaps, spot trading, and other platform activities are collected in a dedicated smart contract pool.
BiWeekly Cycles
Every two weeks, accumulated rewards are calculated based on your proportional stake and distributed automatically to all active stakers.
Proportional Rewards
Your reward share depends on the percentage of total staked tokens you hold, ensuring fair and transparent distribution across all participants.
Why Stake with IDEX?
Multi-Chain in One Place
Stake across supported networks from a single wallet view, with unified balances, cycle timers, and rewards tracking.
Validator Insights
Compare validators by uptime, commission, and performance scorecards. Pick, switch, or diversify your stake with clear data.
Smart Fee Handling
The wallet batches routine approvals and suggests cost-saving routes so staking actions stay efficient across chains.
Real-Time Alerts
Get push or email notifications for cycle endings, reward arrivals, validator health changes, and unstake completion.
Portable Staking Profile
Keep your staking history, preferences, and validator sets tied to your wallet – move devices without re-configuring.
Governance Ready
Surface active proposals, voting windows, and your voting power where supported – participate without leaving your wallet.
Staking Requirements
Technical Requirements for Validators
- Server with 99.9% uptime guarantee
- 8 CPU cores, 16GB RAM, 500GB SSD minimum
- Stable 100Mbps+ internet connection
- Linux OS (Ubuntu 20.04+ recommended)
Financial Requirements
- Validator: 100,000 $IDEX minimum stake
- Delegator: 100 $IDEX minimum stake
- ETH for gas fees during staking transactions
- 7-day unbonding period for withdrawals
Ready to Start Earning?
Join thousands of stakers earning passive income from IDEX trading fees. Start staking today and become part of the network.