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Staking Is Now Live on Atto

· 4 min read
Felipe Rotilho
Felipe Rotilho
Software Engineer @ Atto

We're excited to announce that staking is now live on the Atto network! This marks a major milestone in our journey toward a fully decentralized, community-driven cryptocurrency.

Starting today, you can earn ATTO passively simply by holding Atto and delegating your balance to a voter of your choice.

What Is Staking?​

Staking allows you to earn rewards by helping secure and decentralize the Atto network. When you delegate your balance to a voter, you contribute to the network's consensus mechanism and receive daily payouts based on the current APY.

Unlike traditional proof-of-stake systems that require locking your funds, Atto's staking keeps your funds fully liquid—you can spend them anytime. However, the longer you hold, the higher your rewards become, reaching their maximum after 30 days of consistent holding. This creates the perfect balance: complete freedom to use your funds whenever you need them, while rewarding those who choose to hold.

Current Rewards​

The staking APY is dynamic and depends on two factors:

  1. Base APY: Currently at —, starting at 200% when circulating supply is low and decreasing as more Atto enters circulation
  2. GSI Adjustment: The Growth Stability Index (currently —) adjusts the effective APY based on market conditions

Current effective APY: — (base APY × GSI)

Check the full details on our staking documentation page.

How to Start Staking​

Getting started with staking takes just a few minutes:

Step 1: Ensure You Have Enough Atto​

You need at least $10 USD worth of Atto in your wallet to be eligible for staking rewards.

Step 2: Open the Wallet and Navigate to Staking​

Log into your Atto wallet and look for the staking or delegation section.

Step 3: Choose a Voter​

Browse the list of available voters and select one to delegate your balance to. Consider these factors when choosing:

  • Share Percentage: How much of the rewards the voter shares with delegators
  • Total Delegation: Voters with lower delegation may offer better reward rates due to the 180M Atto cap
  • Reliability: Check when the voter last voted to ensure they're active

You can browse all active voters also on our voter explorer.

Step 4: Delegate Your Balance​

Select your chosen voter and confirm the delegation. Your balance remains fully accessible—you're not locking anything.

Step 5: Receive Daily Rewards​

That's it! Rewards are calculated and distributed automatically once per day. Just make sure to:

  • Stay active: Make at least one transaction every 30 days to remain eligible
  • Log in regularly: Open your wallet to receive any pending transactions

Understanding Your Rewards​

Effective Balance​

Your rewards are based on your effective balance, which is:

  • The average of your daily balances over the past 30 days
  • Capped at your current balance

This system rewards consistent holders and prevents gaming by briefly inflating balances.

Voter Cap​

Each voter has a cap of 180 million Atto in total delegated balance. If a voter exceeds this cap, rewards are proportionally reduced for all delegators. Choosing voters with lower total delegation can maximize your returns.

Want to Run Your Own Voter?​

If you're technically inclined, you can run your own voter node and earn additional rewards. Check out our guide on how to host a staking voter for step-by-step instructions.

Learn More​

Staking represents a key step in Atto's mission to create a truly decentralized, instant, and feeless cryptocurrency. By participating, you're not just earning rewards—you're helping build a more resilient network.

Start staking today and put your Atto to work!