If you’ve been following Polygon’s evolution, you’ve probably heard about the new POL token and its native staking launch. Native POL staking is officially underway, and it’s opening up fresh opportunities for users to participate in the network’s growth while potentially earning rewards.
Table of Contents
- What Is POL?
- Why Stake POL Natively?
- Rewards and Airdrops: What You Get from Staking
- How to Stake POL: Quick Start Guide
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Similar Articles
What Is POL?
Think of POL as Polygon’s new token built for helping power the AggLayer (a new layer aiming to unify Ethereum scaling solutions), securing the network, and enabling future upgrades. It’s different from the original MATIC token and comes with its own role in Polygon’s roadmap.
Why Stake POL Natively?
Staking POL through Polygon’s official portal means you’re directly locking your tokens into the network, no middlemen involved. This is important if you want straightforward access to staking rewards and eligibility for community incentives. Basically, native staking connects you directly to what’s happening on Polygon, supporting network security and opening doors to exclusive privilages such as:
- Direct rewards: Earn protocol emissions at competitive rates.
- Eligibility for exclusive airdrops: Get priority for community campaigns (e.g., Katana, Miden) and future ecosystem launches.
- Full network participation: Support Polygon’s decentralization and security, helping the AggLayer and coming products.
Rewards and Airdrops, What You Get from Staking
By staking POL natively, you unlock:
- Staking rewards from protocol emissions—these can be significant, especially for early participants.
- Airdrops and campaign rewards: Early stakers have already received (or become eligible for) Katana and Miden drops, with Billions and more projects on the way.
- Future incentives: Polygon’s roadmap suggests ongoing access to special DeFi launches and governance participation.
Quick glance at current staking perks:
| Opportunity | Who’s Eligible? | Potential Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Staking yield | All native POL stakers | Regular protocol rewards |
| Katana airdrop | Early/native stakers | Token allocation, community status |
| Miden airdrop | Native stakers snapshot | Early project access, tokens |
| Billions launch | POL stakers (TBA) | Beta access, incentives |
| Network governance | Stakers/validators | Voting rights, proposal power |
How to Stake POL: Quick Start Guide
- Go to the staking portal: staking.polygon.technology
- Connect your wallet (MetaMask preferred).
- Select a validator: Pick from the list or become one (requires technical knowledge).
- Enter your staking amount: Choose how much POL to stake and confirm the transaction.
- Track rewards and eligibility via dashboard updates and Polygon community announcements.
Full step-by-step: How Do I Stake POL?
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