Evmos is an application-agnostic blockchain fully compatible with Ethereum and interoperable with other BFT chains through IBC. Evmos allows projects to run Ethereum as a Cosmos application-specific backend. EVMOS is the native cryptocurrency token on the Evmos network and is easy to stake with Blockdaemon.

Evmos is built to be scalable and proof-of-stake based, running on top of the Tendermint Core consensus engine. This lets developers use Ethereum’s specific capabilities while enjoying Tendermint’s proof-of-stake implementation.

Follow the steps below to stake your EVMOS:

Step 1 – Access Your Wallet

• For this example, we are using a Keplr wallet browser extension.
• If you don’t have the Keplr wallet, you can download the Keplr wallet here.
• This guide is broadly applicable to other wallets, although specific details may vary.

Step 2 – Select the Evmos Blockchain

• At the top of your Keplr wallet browser extension, select the blockchain dropdown menu.
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• Scroll down until you see the Evmos network, and select it.
• This will update your wallet to show your Evmos balance.
• If you do not have Evmos tokens in your Keplr wallet, you will need to deposit some before staking.

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Note:

You may be eligible for the Evmos Rektdrop. Check here for details on Claiming Your Evmos Rektdrop.

Step 3 – Select the Blockdaemon Validator

• Click the Stake button.
• This will take you to a list of active validators
• Search for Blockdaemon by using ctrl+f (windows) or command+f (mac) and entering Blockdaemon.
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• Click the Manage > button corresponding to the Blockdaemon validator.
  This will display the Blockdaemon validator popup.
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Step 4 – Delegate Your Evmos to Blockdaemon

• Click the Delegate button in the Blockdaemon validator popup window.
• This will display a warning message and allow you to enter an amount to delegate.
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• Enter the amount of EVMOS you want to delegate.
• Click the Delegate button.
• This will open your Keplr wallet browser extension.
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• If you are happy to proceed, click the Approve button.
• You will then need to wait a few moments while the transaction is processing.
• Once completed, click manage on the Blockdaemon validator again. The popup window will be displayed, showing the amount you have delegated with Blockdeamon.
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Congratulations, you are now successfully participating in the Evmos network!

You can also check out our Evmos (EVMOS) staking walkthrough video.

Interested in running your own Evmos Validator? Send us a message to get started.