Astar Network (@AstarNetwork): Astar dApp Staking: How to Get Started (Cycle 007)

Astar dApp Staking: How to Get Started (Cycle 007) Astar dApp Staking now operates under a revised model. Cycle 007 introduces a simplified system with a fixed set of 16 eligible projects, a single yearly cycle, and consistent rewards across all participants. All stakers earn the same APR regardless of which project they support. Under current participation levels, staking yields are approximately 10% annually. This guide explains how to start staking and what to expect from the updated model. What you need To stake on Astar Network, you’ll need a wallet connected to Astar L1, at least 500 ASTR, and a small amount of additional ASTR for transaction fees. Supported wallets include MetaMask and Zerion (EVM), as well as Polkadot.js, Talisman, and SubWallet (Substrate). Step 1: Access the Astar Portal Go to https://portal.astar.network/ On the welcome screen, select your wallet type: EVM for MetaMask-compatible wallets Substrate for Polkadot-native wallets Step 2: Go to the Stake section Select Stake from the left sidebar. This page shows: Your available balance Estimated rewards Current APR A ranking of eligible dApps based on total staked ASTR Step 3: Choose project(s) and allocate your stake Click Start Staking. Browse or search for projects. Select the ones you want to support and enter the amount of ASTR to stake on each. You can stake across multiple projects. All stakers earn the same APR. Your project selection determines how rewards are distributed across dApps. Step 4: Review and confirm Review your selections in the Staking Summary. Click Continue, then confirm the transaction in your wallet. 🔖 Keep a small amount of ASTR available to cover transaction fees. What's different in Cycle 007 The updated model simplifies how staking works. Single yearly cycleStake once and earn continuously throughout the 364-day Build & Earn period. No bonus rewardsThere are no timing strategies or bonus windows to track. Consistent rewardsAll stakers earn the same APR, independent of project choice. Focused project setRewards are distributed across 16 eligible projects based on community support. Managing your stake You can move your stake between projects at any time using the moveStake function. Each move triggers an unstake and restake sequence, which means the moved amount does not earn rewards for that specific era. This does not apply during the Voting subperiod. At the end of the cycle, tokens are unstaked from all dApps. They remain locked in your account and need to be restaked in the next cycle to continue earning. Learn More Full staking guide 👇 https://docs.astar.network/docs/use/how-to-guides/layer-1/dapp-staking/for-stakers/how-to-stake/ dApp Staking Revamp FAQ 👇 https://docs.astar.network/docs/use/how-to-guides/faq/dapp-staking