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# Cardano

In this section, you'll find key specifics related to Cardano, including staking, bonding, slashing risk, rewards distribution, and more:

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        Cardano
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        Minimum Staking Amount
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        You require 4 ADA for staking.\
        2 ADA for creating a stake key and approximately 2 ADA for covering transaction fees.
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        Bonding Time
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        None.
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        Unbonding Time
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        None.
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        Slashing Risk
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        There is no slashing risk for delegators.
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        Staking Rewards Distribution
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        Cardano staking rewards are paid approximately every 5 days. However, expect a delay of 3-4 epochs before earning rewards when selecting a staking pool.  

        If staking via an exchange, rewards depend on the exchange's schedule.
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        Staking Rewards Compound
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        Cardano staking rewards are compounded automatically.
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        Inflation Rate
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        The Cardano inflation rate is approximately 7% per year, leading up to a maximum supply of 45 billion ADA. However, it may vary depending on factors such as staking rewards, and the total amount of ADA staked in the network.
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