Staking tokens is a crucial part of participating in the ZetaChain network. By staking your ZETA tokens, you contribute to the network's security and stability, while also earning rewards. This guide will walk you through the process of staking your ZETA tokens using the Keplr extension.
To stake your ZETA tokens, start by opening the Keplr extension and switching to the "Staked" interface:
![Keplr staking](/docs/_next/image/?url=%2Fdocs%2Fimg%2Fdocs%2Fkeplr-staking.png&w=828&q=75)
Next, click on "Stake with Keplr Dashboard". This will open a new browser window. In the search bar, type "ZetaChain":
From the search results, click on "ZetaChain", which will take you to the "Validators" page:
Select the validator you wish to stake with and click on it. This will display some basic information about the chosen validator on the right side of the screen:
Click the "Stake" button to proceed to the staking interface. Enter the amount of ZETA you want to stake and click the "Stake" button again to confirm your staking:
![Keplr staking confirm](/docs/_next/image/?url=%2Fdocs%2Fimg%2Fdocs%2Fkeplr-staking-confirm.png&w=828&q=75)
Review the transaction details and click "Approve" to sign and broadcast the transaction:
![Keplr extension - Confirm Transaction](/docs/_next/image/?url=%2Fdocs%2Fimg%2Fdocs%2Fkeplr-staking-approve.png&w=828&q=75)
Return to the Staked interface in Keplr, and you will see the amount of ZETA you just staked along with your rewards.
![Keplr staking result](/docs/_next/image/?url=%2Fdocs%2Fimg%2Fdocs%2Fkeplr-staking-result.png&w=828&q=75)