> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.anchorage.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# COSMOS staking

> Stake Cosmos ecosystem assets in Porto.

## Introduction

Porto by Anchorage Digital supports custody and staking for a range of Cosmos ecosystem assets. Each network is secured using a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus algorithm, allowing token holders to collect rewards for helping secure their respective networks.

<Note>
  Tendermint protocols refer to staking as "delegation." For the purposes of this guide, this functionality is referred to as staking.
</Note>

## Supported Cosmos ecosystem assets

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Agoric (BLD)">
    A layer-1 smart contract platform built on the Cosmos SDK. BLD holders can vote on proposed network changes and collect staking rewards.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Axelar (AXL)">
    A layer-1 blockchain and cross-chain communication platform enabling Web3 interoperability. AXL holders collect rewards for helping secure the network.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Cosmos (ATOM)">
    The economic center of the Cosmos ecosystem, providing interchain services to connected blockchains. ATOM holders collect rewards for helping secure the network.
  </Card>

  <Card title="dYdX (DYDX_CHAIN)">
    An open decentralized finance platform. DYDX holders engage in on-chain staking and governance. Holders are encouraged to bridge their ethDYDX tokens to the new Cosmos SDK chain.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Evmos (EVMOS)">
    A layer-1 blockchain connected to the Cosmos ecosystem and interoperable with Ethereum. EVMOS holders collect rewards for helping secure the network.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Osmosis (OSMO)">
    A layer-1 PoS blockchain built on the Cosmos SDK for customized automated market makers. OSMO holders vote on proposed network changes and collect staking rewards.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Provenance (HASH)">
    A public, open-source PoS blockchain for financial services. HASH is the utility and governance token for Provenance Blockchain.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Rarimo (RMO)">
    An open-source layer-1 blockchain for cross-chain identity and digital asset management. RMO holders collect rewards for helping secure the network.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Sei (SEI)">
    An open-source layer-1 blockchain optimized for digital asset exchange. SEI holders collect rewards for helping secure the network.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

Porto by Anchorage Digital offers the following for each supported Cosmos ecosystem asset:

* Custody your tokens (deposit and withdraw)
* Stake and unstake to any validator
* Claim rewards

## How to stake

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to the wallet">
    Tap the vault and select your desired wallet.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Initiate staking">
    Tap **Stake** and proceed to review and accept the disclosures. If applicable, select **Start auto-claim & stake rewards** to automatically claim and stake your rewards.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter validator and amount">
    Enter the validator address you want to stake with, then enter the amount you would like to stake.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit for approval">
    Tap **Review**, add a comment (optional), and follow the prompts to review and approve the operation. After quorum is met and required approvers have submitted their approval, Porto will review the operation.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## How to increase the staked amount

To increase your staked amount or stake to a different validator:

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to the wallet">
    Go to the wallet screen and tap **View details**, then tap **Stake**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter validator and amount">
    Enter the validator address, add the amount you would like to stake, and tap **Review**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit for approval">
    Add a comment (optional) and follow the prompts to review and approve the operation. After quorum is met and required approvers have submitted their approval, Porto will review the operation.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## How to auto-claim and stake rewards

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to the wallet">
    Go to the wallet screen.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Toggle auto-claim">
    Toggle **Auto-claim and stake rewards** on or off as applicable.
  </Step>
</Steps>

Rewards will be automatically claimed and staked every day. Gas fees will be deducted from the accrued rewards as set by network conditions. If rewards are insufficient to cover gas fees, the operation will fail.

<Note>
  Auto-claim and stake is not available for DYDX\_CHAIN.
</Note>

## How to claim rewards

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to the wallet">
    Go to the wallet screen and tap **View details** or **Claim rewards**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select the validator">
    Tap the three dots next to the validator that holds the rewards you want to claim and tap **Claim rewards**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the amount">
    Enter the amount of rewards you would like to claim and tap **Next**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit for approval">
    Tap **Review**, add a comment (optional), and follow the prompts to review and approve the operation.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## How to unstake

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to the wallet">
    Go to the wallet screen and tap **View details**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select the validator">
    Select the validator that holds the tokens you want to unstake and tap **Unstake**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter the amount">
    Enter the amount you would like to unstake and tap **Review**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit for approval">
    Add a comment (optional) and follow the prompts to review and approve the operation. After quorum is met and required approvers have submitted their approval, Porto will review the operation.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Axelar (AXL) staking

Axelar is a layer-1 blockchain and cross-chain communication platform enabling Web3 interoperability. The network is secured using a PoS consensus algorithm, and Axelar's native token, AXL, allows holders to collect rewards for helping secure the network.

AXL staking follows the same stake, claim, and unstake flows described above. Use the validator address provided by your chosen Axelar validator when initiating staking.

For further questions, contact [portohelp@anchorage.com](mailto:portohelp@anchorage.com).