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How to stake Cosmos (ATOM) with stakefish

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30 Sep 2025 — 4 min read

Cosmos is a network of interconnected blockchains, called zones, linked through the Cosmos Hub. The Hub itself is a proof-of-stake blockchain, designed for scalability, sovereignty, and security. By staking ATOM, you help secure the Cosmos Hub and earn rewards while keeping custody of your tokens.

This guide will walk you through staking ATOM with stakefish step by step.

We’ll cover:

Preparing your ATOM and wallet.
Navigating to the stakefish Cosmos staking page.
Delegating to stakefish.
Managing, claiming, redelegating, and unstaking.

Prerequisites

Get ATOM

Buy on exchanges: Binance, OKX, Bybit, and other centralized exchanges. For more exchanges that are available, you may check CoinGecko's Cosmos page.
Swap on DEXs: Osmosis or other Cosmos-native DEXs.

After purchase, transfer ATOM to your self-custody wallet.

Supported Wallets

Keplr: most widely used wallet for Cosmos ecosystem staking.
Leap: browser and mobile wallet supporting ATOM staking.
Cosmostation: another established Cosmos wallet.

Note: Always keep a small balance of ATOM in your wallet for transaction fees.

Step-by-Step: Staking ATOM with stakefish

Step 1: Go to the Cosmos Staking Page

Navigate to stake.fish/networks/cosmos.

Click Stake Now.

You’ll be redirected to the Keplr dashboard.

Step 2: Connect Your Wallet

In Keplr, click Connect.
Enter your password and approve the connection.

Step 3: Select Validator

Go to the Staking page and click Stake.

Use the search bar to find stake.fish.

Select stake.fish and click Stake.

Step 4: Delegate ATOM

Enter the amount of ATOM you want to stake.

Click Stake and approve the transaction in Keplr.

Your ATOM is now staked with stakefish. You’ll see your staking status and validator details on the dashboard.

Claiming Rewards & Redelegation

Claiming Rewards

Rewards accrue every block (~7 seconds).
To claim: click Claim, confirm in Keplr.
Claimed rewards can be re-staked to compound earnings.

Redelegation

Already staked with another validator? You can move to stakefish without unstaking:

Click your current validator.

Select Redelegate.

Search for stake.fish, select it, and confirm.

Unstaking ATOM

Go to your validator page and click Unstake.

Review the notice and confirm if you want to proceed.

Unbonding period: 21 days. You’ll receive your tokens once the period ends.

Rewards and Considerations

Rewards frequency: Accrues every block, claimable anytime.
Compounding: Manually restake rewards for compounding effect.
Unbonding: 21-day waiting period before funds are liquid again.
Fees: Transaction fees must be paid in ATOM, so keep some available.

Institutional Staking

stakefish provides enterprise-grade staking solutions for institutions that require compliance, advanced reporting, or custom integrations. Reach out to our team for tailored Cosmos staking services.

Stake confidently with stakefish.

Start staking today: stake.fish/networks/cosmos

About stakefish

Founded in 2018 by Ethereum and Bitcoin veterans, stakefish is the leading validator for Proof of Stake blockchains. With support for 20+ networks, we combine institutional‑grade infrastructure with intuitive dashboards, transparent reporting, and a spotless slashing record so individuals and institutions alike can stake confidently while strengthening decentralized networks.

How to stake Cosmos (ATOM) with stakefish

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