#  what is crypto staking?

By [alih](https://paragraph.com/@ethernities) · 2023-03-06

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Staking cryptocurrencies is **a process that involves committing your crypto assets to support a blockchain network and confirm transactions**.

It's available with cryptocurrencies that use the proof-of-stake model to process payments.

![How much can I make staking crypto?](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/9d50d5eaf7b78c4de37818dcb97912c7ff927ebbb2e46c11a80938e1421da23d.png)

How much can I make staking crypto?

The amount you can earn through staking **varies based on the platform and the cryptocurrency**. For example, Coinbase offers staking opportunities for Ethereum with a 4.00% APY offering. Coinbase's top offer for staking is 5.75% APY when you stake Algorand

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*Originally published on [alih](https://paragraph.com/@ethernities/what-is-crypto-staking)*