How long does it take to unstake SEI?

21 days. After you click Unstake, your SEI enters a 21-day unbonding period during which it can't be traded, transferred, or re-staked. After 21 days the SEI returns to your wallet automatically. This is a Sei chain rule, not a Sei Wallet rule — every delegator on Sei is subject to it.

Where can I stake SEI?

You can stake SEI directly from Sei Wallet, from app.sei.io, or from any other wallet that supports Sei staking (Keplr, Leap, Sei Global Wallet). The staking happens on the chain — the wallet is just the interface. Sei Wallet ships with a built-in validator picker and rewards tracker so you don't need a second tool.

Do I keep custody of my SEI while staking?

Yes. Staking is a delegation, not a transfer. Your SEI is locked to a validator's voting power but it never leaves your address — the validator can't move it, sell it, or stake it elsewhere. Your private key still controls everything; the validator only earns the right to propose blocks proportional to your stake.

What is slashing and how do I avoid it?

Slashing is a small penalty (typically up to ~5% of stake) the chain applies if your chosen validator double-signs blocks or stays offline for extended periods. To minimise risk, pick validators with 99%+ uptime, several months of clean history, and active governance participation. Sei Wallet's validator browser shows these stats live.

Can I switch validators without unstaking?

Yes — it's called redelegation. You move your stake from one validator to another in a single transaction with no 21-day wait. Each delegation can be redelegated once at a time. Sei Wallet exposes redelegation directly in the Staking tab.

How often are Sei staking rewards paid?

Rewards accrue every block — roughly every 400ms — but they don't auto-deposit into your spendable balance. They sit as claimable rewards until you click Claim, at which point they move to your wallet as liquid SEI. You can then re-stake them, leave them liquid, or move them.

Do Sei staking rewards auto-compound?

No. Rewards accrue as claimable balance, not as additional delegation. Compounding requires you to actively claim and re-stake. For most stake sizes, doing this monthly is a reasonable cadence — gas costs are tiny on Sei but non-zero, so claiming hourly burns small amounts of SEI for negligible benefit.

Are Sei staking rewards taxable?

In most jurisdictions, yes — typically as ordinary income at the moment they become claimable, then capital gains on later disposal. The exact treatment varies by country (US, UK, EU, India each handle it differently) and is changing. Keep records of claim transactions and consult a crypto-aware accountant.

What's the difference between gross and net APR?

Gross APR is the chain's raw block-reward rate before validator commission. Net APR is what you actually earn — gross APR × (1 − commission). On a 10% gross APR with a 7% validator commission, your net APR is 9.3%.

Why are my rewards lower than the headline APR suggests?

Three usual reasons: (1) you've been delegated for less than a full year so the annualised number is misleading, (2) your validator had downtime during their proposer slots and missed blocks, or (3) you're including unclaimed rewards in the wallet's reward total but the live APR only reflects post-claim, post-commission yield.

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Stake SEI and earn rewards

Staking SEI earns you a share of network rewards while securing the chain. Sei Wallet has staking built in: pick a validator, stake, track rewards, unstake when you want — your keys stay on your machine throughout.

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How Sei staking works

Sei is a proof-of-stake chain. Validators run nodes that produce blocks. Token holders delegate SEI to validators and share in the block rewards.

Three things to understand before staking:

Validators. You choose which validator to delegate to. Different validators charge different commissions (usually 5–10%) and have different uptime and voting records. Pick one with high uptime (>99%), reasonable commission, and active governance participation. See the validator picker guide.
Unbonding period. Once you unstake, your SEI is locked for 21 days before it returns to your wallet. You can't trade, send, or re-stake during unbonding. This is a Sei chain rule, not a Sei Wallet rule. Details: unstaking explained.
Slashing risk. If your chosen validator misbehaves (extended downtime, double-signing), a small percentage of your stake can be slashed. Rare for established validators with good operations — but real, so pick carefully.

How to stake from Sei Wallet

Open Sei Wallet and unlock it.
Go to the Staking tab.
Browse the validator list. Sort by commission, uptime, or voting activity.
Pick a validator and click Delegate.
Enter the SEI amount and review the transaction.
Confirm. Your stake activates next epoch (~1 minute).

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