We're excited to introduce a comprehensive guide to simplify cold staking HBAR using the D’CENT Biometric Wallet and Blade Wallet. This walkthrough ensures secure asset management with a user-friendly interface while keeping your private keys protected in the D’CENT hardware wallet.
Requirements
1. Blade Wallet Chrome Extension
- Download the official Blade Wallet extension from their website.
- Click "Connect Blade Wallet" to install via Chrome Web Store.
2. D’CENT Biometric Wallet
- Currently, Blade integration only supports the D’CENT Biometric Wallet.
- Purchase one here:
👉 D’CENT Biometric Wallet
3. Install D’CENT Bridge App
- Required to connect your Biometric Wallet to your computer for updates or Blade integration.
Connecting D’CENT Wallet with Blade Wallet
Steps from D’CENT Biometric Wallet:
Create an HBAR Account:
- Follow D’CENT’s tutorial if needed.
Connect to Computer:
- Use the included USB cable.
Steps from Blade Wallet Extension:
- Open the Blade extension and select your preferred language.
- Create a strong password (8+ characters, mix of uppercase, numbers, symbols).
- Choose "Hardware Wallet" > "D’CENT Biometric Wallet."
- Click "Import a Wallet" and follow prompts to authenticate via fingerprint.
- Verify the imported HBAR account balance and address match your D’CENT Wallet.
Native Staking of HBAR via D’CENT Wallet
Staking HBAR supports the Hedera network while earning rewards.
Prerequisites:
- D’CENT Wallet connected to your computer.
- HBAR account linked to Blade (as above).
- Sufficient HBAR balance.
Key Notes:
- Full-account staking only: To stake partial amounts, split HBAR across multiple accounts.
- 24-hour staking cycles: Assets are locked until unstaked.
- No minimum HBAR requirement.
Steps to Stake:
- Open Blade Wallet and click "Stake."
- Select a node (default or manual choice).
- Click "Sign" and approve the transaction on your Biometric Wallet via fingerprint.
- Confirm staking status in Blade.
👉 Learn more about HBAR staking
FAQ
1. Can I stake HBAR without a D’CENT Biometric Wallet?
- No, Blade’s current integration only supports D’CENT’s Biometric Wallet.
2. Is there a minimum HBAR amount for staking?
- No, but you must stake the entire account balance.
3. How often are staking rewards distributed?
- Rewards align with Hedera’s 24-hour staking cycles.
4. Can I unstake HBAR mid-cycle?
- No, assets remain locked until the cycle ends.
5. Are there fees for staking?
- Transaction fees apply, but no additional staking fees.
Conclusion
This guide empowers you to securely cold stake HBAR using D’CENT and Blade Wallet, balancing convenience with top-tier security. For further details, explore Hedera’s official staking documentation.