Users
Staking
Delegate testnet BTSG tokens to validators on the Crescendo-1 testnet.
Staking allows you to delegate your testnet BTSG tokens to validators, helping secure the network. On mainnet, staking earns rewards — on the testnet, it's a great way to learn the process.
How Staking Works
Choose a Validator
Browse the list of active validators and choose one to delegate your tokens to.
Delegate Tokens
Lock your BTSG with a validator. Your tokens remain yours — you can undelegate at any time.
Earn Rewards
Delegated tokens earn staking rewards proportional to the validator's commission and your stake.
Undelegate
You can undelegate at any time, but there is a 21-day unbonding period before tokens become available.
Delegate via Keplr
Make sure you have tokens
You need testnet BTSG in your wallet. If you don't have any, request tokens from the faucet.
Open Keplr staking
In the Keplr extension, make sure BitSong Testnet (Crescendo-1) is selected. Navigate to the Staking section within the extension or the Keplr dashboard.
Choose a validator
Browse the list of active validators. Look at their commission rate and uptime. Select a validator you'd like to support.
Delegate your tokens
Click Delegate, enter the amount of BTSG you want to stake, and confirm the transaction. Keplr will prompt you to approve the transaction.
1 BTSG = 1,000,000 ubtsg. The minimum delegation amount is typically very small on the testnet.Key Concepts
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| Delegation | Locking your tokens with a validator to support network security |
| Commission | The percentage of rewards a validator keeps before distributing to delegators |
| Unbonding period | 21 days — the time you must wait after undelegating before tokens are liquid |
| Slashing | If a validator misbehaves, a portion of delegated tokens may be slashed |
| Redelegation | Moving your delegation from one validator to another without unbonding |
On the testnet, don't worry about slashing — tokens are free and you can always request more from the faucet.