# Stacks (STX)

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Due to the high operational cost of managing STX staking, we ask for a minimum staking position of 100k STX per customer.
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Please notify your point of contact at Kiln before delegating to our pool.
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## Validators

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<table><thead><tr><th width="210" align="center">Name</th><th align="center">Address</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td align="center">Kiln - Pool address</td><td align="center">SP37NDP02F9Q8Q3RYKRNYN1QNP5N2RDQYM6R9Z4PK</td></tr><tr><td align="center">Kiln - Signer address</td><td align="center">SP25FZSGTAVP8CM3WYXCQW65GP684SNDZ8H7CD523</td></tr></tbody></table>
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## Staking mechanics

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On the Stacks network, staking is called "stacking" and validators are called "signers".
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<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="346">Parameter</th><th>Value</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Stack activation time</strong></td><td>Next stacking cycle: O-2 weeks</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Stack lock-up time</strong> </td><td>Next stacking cycle: O-2 weeks</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Rewards frequency</strong></td><td>First rewards: 1 epoch after stack is active (0-2 weeks).<br><br>Rewards frequency: beginning of every epoch (2 weeks).<br><br>Last rewards: next rewards to be earned after unstacking.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>How do I receive my rewards?</strong></td><td>When staking STX, rewards are earned in BTC.<br><br>Before initiating a stake, you need to notify the Kiln team and communicate a BTC address where your rewards will be manually sent at the end of every stacking cycle.<br><br>The Kiln reward address receives 100% of all rewards.<br><br>Every 2 weeks, we will compute the share of rewards that was generated by your stake and rebate you the rewards accordingly.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Auto-compounding</strong></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Self-bond</strong></td><td>None</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Active set</strong></td><td>Any Signer with more than 100k staked STX. This minimum is dynamic and grows as more network participants stake their STX.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Slashing</strong></td><td>No automated slashing currently implemented in the protocol.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Relationship between validator stake balance and rewards</strong></td><td>Linear. The more stake balance there is on the validator, the more rewards it will earn.</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Staking guide

### In Lockstacks.com

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You will need to connect your Stacks account through one of the following browser wallets: [Xverse](https://www.xverse.app/), [Leather ](https://leather.io/)or [Asigna](https://asigna.io/)
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1. Go to <https://lockstacks.com/sign-in?chain=mainnet>
2. &#x20;Select the "Stack in a pool" option
3. Connect your wallet
4. Go to "Custom Pool" and input Kiln's Pool address `SP37NDP02F9Q8Q3RYKRNYN1QNP5N2RDQYM6R9Z4PK`

   <figure><img src="https://1911902555-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fnye3yqpuOzdfrtWAlwng%2Fuploads%2F7J29wy8MyCA1IIPpLdsy%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=6b104b59-763b-4bd3-b9da-c03eaeb0b764" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
5. Input the Bitcoin address where you wish to receive the rewards (please don't forget to communicate this to Kiln afterwards)&#x20;

   <figure><img src="https://1911902555-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fnye3yqpuOzdfrtWAlwng%2Fuploads%2Fnzas3QJvfzdINKCgUiAR%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=3501a96b-6204-44f4-a8e7-8e2752dd839c" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
6. Select the amount of STX you wish to delegate
7. Select the duration (We recommend selecting "indefinite" since you can always revoke this permission afterward)
8. Confirm and sign the staking transaction

### In Bitgo

Please find details [here](https://docs.kiln.fi/v1/integrations/custody-platforms/stake-from-bitgo).

### In Coinbase Custody

Stacking is enabled. Please refer to your account manager for details.


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