Staking · HYPE token
Staking HYPE on Hyperliquid
A practical guide to staking HYPE on Hyperliquid with clear steps, safety checks, and tips to optimize rewards without over-locking.
Quick answer
To stake HYPE, connect your wallet to Hypertrade on the Hyperliquid network, verify the official staking contract, approve HYPE, and choose a lock period. Keep gas on hand, avoid unlimited allowances, and monitor APR and unlock dates.
- Stake HYPE directly on Hyperliquid after connecting your wallet and verifying the official staking contract.
- Lock periods may boost rewards but reduce liquidity; choose a duration that fits your hold horizon.
- Keep gas on Hyperliquid, verify approvals, and track claimable rewards regularly.
Step-by-step: staking HYPE safely
- Open https://ht.xyz and connect your wallet on the Hyperliquid network.
- Confirm HYPE is in your wallet and you have gas for approvals and staking.
- Navigate to the staking section for HYPE and verify the contract address against official docs.
- Select the amount of HYPE to stake, pick a lock duration if available, and review projected APR.
- Approve HYPE for the staking contract (limit approvals if possible) and submit the stake transaction.
- Wait for confirmation, then check your staked balance and claimable rewards on the dashboard.
What moves your rewards
Lock duration
- Longer locks can boost APR but remove flexibility; avoid over-locking if you may need liquidity.
- Align lock terms with your trading horizon or tax planning windows.
- Check whether early exits carry penalties or are disabled entirely.
Position size
- Your share of the pool drives rewards—larger stakes earn proportionally more if APR stays constant.
- APR can compress as TVL grows; monitor changes weekly.
- Avoid staking amounts you might need for near-term trades.
Claim cadence
- Claiming too often can waste gas; claiming too rarely can leave idle rewards.
- Set a cadence based on gas costs and your reward accrual speed.
- Track claimable balances and export tx hashes for accounting.
Pre-stake safety checklist
- Verify you are on https://ht.xyz and signing on the Hyperliquid network.
- Confirm the official HYPE staking contract address before approving.
- Use per-contract approvals; avoid unlimited allowances on fresh wallets.
- Keep a buffer of gas; failed claims or stakes often stem from insufficient fees.
- Review lock terms and penalties before confirming a transaction.
- Monitor APR changes and unstake windows; set reminders for lock expiry.
Risks to track
| Risk | What to check | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Contract risk | Use only the official staking contract; avoid spoofed fronts or airdropped tokens. | Malicious contracts can drain approvals or misroute funds. |
| Lock-up risk | Match lock duration to your liquidity needs; avoid locking funds needed for trades. | Early exits may be impossible or penalized, reducing effective yield. |
| Variable APR | Monitor APR and TVL changes weekly; adjust stake size if yields compress. | Rewards change with pool size and emissions; your effective APY may drop. |
| Gas and execution | Keep enough gas on Hyperliquid and verify network status before transacting. | Low gas or congestion can fail claims or stakes, costing time and fees. |
HYPE staking FAQ
- Is staking HYPE custodial?
- Staking is non-custodial—you keep control of your wallet keys. You approve and lock HYPE in the staking contract you choose.
- What if the APR changes after I stake?
- APR can change with emissions and TVL. Check the dashboard regularly and adjust your stake if yields move materially.
- Can I compound rewards?
- Yes. Claim rewards and re-stake them if you want to compound, factoring in gas costs and lock rules.
- How do I track rewards for taxes?
- Export transaction hashes for stakes, claims, and unstakes. Keep timestamps and amounts to simplify reporting later.