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Polkadot is a network of interoperable but independent blockchains that share security. You can learn more about the protocol in our Guide to Polkadot.
Protocol ParameterValue
Minimum tokens to stake~2 DOT
Waiting period to change nominationUp to 24 hours
Unbonding period28 days
Service fee8% of rewards
There are two different types of accounts for managing your delegation funds in Polkadot:
  • A controller makes staking decisions, such as nominating and bonding funds, but does not have direct control over the funds themselves.
  • A stash directly controls the funds, and designates a controller to be used to make staking decisions.
The stash/controller system maintains secure control over one’s funds while still enabling users to make and change staking decisions easily. You must import your stash to the Polkadot UI in order to stake your funds, including nominating them to the Coinbase public validator. You can stake to Coinbase’s community validators by joining our Nomination Pool.
COINBASE VALIDATOR INFORMATIONNomination Pool Name: CoinbaseNomination Pool Address: 13UVJyLnBpbC4FGeiGKQ7tWwtbFCFePNovxhToPbaKnuAMYNomination Pool ID: 58Validator name: CoinbaseValidator addresses:
  1. 15YKD2P1u56PZ9jMvYtdRkKtiL9bLGwBCcLYH6TYE18B
  2. 15c86G7ju5Zfaj2DfNQAxJ5GF2JNdCbtxTC5C1YBZhYA9Ge6eV
  3. 12YJg8PCj6FWdQdGpwGM5YFZS9T1FKXQnXkX3YP1C3LjAPg2R
  4. 12he11G9Yf3DtjR6JKfArOjVUNKrjvVYKgpKjQzgZfBb3XhAGt9n
  5. 12HkZ6GXVYHYFTTUPPU9grJeEAkJPpZBGKfhB8E4Jg3VfPUMfun
  6. 12L2sEYRY6T82AC11zLdY83c4uXzMBeHPUArQTjK71C9dGLYc
  7. 12hA21f8YmC2cpG8zWpECWfCHeWjA7K929f2pCL7YvCGNCfna
  8. 1DWSGWP2nXXU6K21X4TjrRGYvXJEtMnNmXqQ7CJG7f9Wf1c9YS
  9. 12AYFKA2XG8QCePecXaHRUSKJEBYXzC4UqBMKCmerfjM1GJJETdW
  10. 12ECEQBiG1kXJMn3JYNRhZhJtDtFhSE4wLNvHpCzRrbGwgrNZ
  11. 1DnjFXgpDMDNLHjXfApCFfQHkBhAdgwC4zn9xGkhQRXHkfm3
  12. 1DDmBHbQ5h44f2CYNfA6nPy6PGdGZgY6fE1D8tUQDkXTttRGZBf
  13. 1DNDM6BY6JrvqK6M81gNAGxV4uS4UHNm6669YBCGMC2UeUfVMP
  14. 14XEFqNqDt4YVGEoY7V7MiS3eR6ZfE9fTQRjZXxMUuXd83B9Bo
  15. 14B86nk9YFVfP7RngFYff4KGNnL4gp4KCLgYfJjSQJ2rXNdw1QKX
  16. 14fFfAtL7RkAJBQKXQbn7NMw2t6dYCUrjGy5GdwjD8mH4tXzPbrL
The Coinbase Pool nominates these validator addresses. If staking directly, enter each of the Coinbase validator addresses from the list above.The Coinbase pool selects all validators from this list, and joining indicates your willingness to support any of them. The protocol automatically allocates pool stake to a subset of the validators from the nominated list that have been selected to operate and earn rewards each era. As such, selecting all validators increases your opportunities to earn rewards. See the Polkadot FAQ to learn more.