Subwallet is a non-custodial, treasury-funded wallet that allows users to access Web 3.0 and the whole of the Polkadot Ecosystem, offering a wide range of features.


Subwallet is available as a mobile app for iOS and Android, as a browser extension, and as a web app. In our articles, we cover the mobile app and browser extension, which you can download from Subwallet's official site.


Subwallet allows you to easily stake your tokens and receive staking rewards, either by directly nominating validators or by joining a nomination pool.


The process is very similar in both situations making staking a seamless experience in both cases. If you are not sure whether to join a pool or nominate directly, we recommend reading this wiki article.


ℹ️ GOOD TO KNOW

If you have any questions about how to stake on Subwallet or run into any issues and require further assistance, feel free to ask our AI chatbot or contact us.

Alternatively, you can also read Subwallet's documentation or contact their team directly and receive specialized assistance from the team that developed the wallet.

You can contact Subwallet support either by joining their Discord server, on Telegram, or through email.


ℹ️ INFO

All articles show instructions based on the Subwallet browser extension, but the same instructions apply to the mobile app as well.

In any case where there are differences between the extension and the mobile app, we'll make sure to point them out or provide separate instructions.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

How to stake


Whether you want to nominate validators directly or join a nomination pool, the process is very similar.


1. From any screen, select the account you want to stake with by clicking on the accounts drop-down menu.


2. Then click on the "Earning" icon at the bottom:



If you are already staking your DOT, you'll be able to manage your staking or explore other earning options:



3. If this is your first time staking your DOT with this account, on the next screen, you'll be able to select the token you want to stake.


4. Different options will appear on the next screen, such as nomination pools, direct nomination, or different parachain staking options. For the direct nomination option, 250 DOT is required; if you have less than this amount, the option won't appear:



Below, we'll explain how the process works for nomination pools and nominating directly.


‼️ IMPORTANT

The estimated earnings displayed are the network average. 

The actual percentage will depend on the nominated validators (either by you directly or by the nomination pool), and, in the case of a pool, any commission the pool may charge. 

In any case, these are estimated, average returns based on current parameters, which may change, and the daily rewards will fluctuate.



Options when joining a pool

‼️ IMPORTANT

An account can be a member of only one nomination pool at a time. To switch pools, you need to leave the current pool first, which involves waiting the full unbonding period. So, make sure you are comfortable with your choice!

Read our article "How Do I Know Which Nomination Pool to Choose?" for things to consider when deciding which nomination pool to join.


1. After clicking the "Nomination pool" option, important information will appear. Take your time to read it, and if you need more information, click the "this FAQ" option; otherwise, click "Stake to earn":


2. Once the information is read and clear, a new screen will appear. If you are in "All accounts" at the top of the screen, you'll be able to select the specific account to stake your DOT through nomination pools:



3. After selecting your account, you have to enter the amount that you want to stake:



4. Now, select the nomination pool you want to join. By default, Subwallet selects its own pool, but if you want to choose a different one, click on the "Pool" section, and you will be able to see all available options:



5. You'll be able to see the pool details by clicking on the three dots on the right side of the pool:



6. You can sort or filter the list depending on your criteria: 



7. Also, you can search for a pool by its name if you are looking for a specific pool:



8. Once everything is ready, you can click on the "Stake" button and confirm the transaction:


Options when nominating directly

‼️ IMPORTANT

Before making your selection of validators, we highly recommend that you read our article "How Do I Know Which Validators to Choose?" for advice on how to make that choice.


ℹ️ GOOD TO KNOW

When directly nominating with Subwallet your staking rewards will be added to your existing stake (compound).


1. After clicking on the "Direct nomination" option, important information will appear. Take your time to read it, and if you need more information, click the "this FAQ" option:



2. Once the information is read and clear, a new screen will appear. If you are in "All accounts" at the top of the screen, you'll be able to select the specific account to stake your DOT through direct nomination:



3. After selecting the account, you have to enter the amount that you want to stake:



4. Now, it's time to choose the set of validators you want to nominate. Subwallet automatically selects three validators by default. You can nominate up to 16 on Polkadot and 24 on Kusama. Click on the "Select validators" section to choose them:



5. A new screen will appear where you'll be able to see all the validators available. Under the validator account, you'll see the validator's commission and its estimated APY. Click on the three dots on the right side of each validator to know the validator's details:



6. You can also sort the validators based on their commission, their APY, or the minimum stake needed to earn rewards from that validator. Click on the small "sort icon" on the top right to apply the sorting you like, or click "Reset sorting" to reset to the default:


ℹ️ GOOD TO KNOW

With the removal of the oversubscription limit on Polkadot and Kusama, so sorting based on "Lowest min active stake" won't provide any meaningful sorting for Polkadot and Kusama.



7. Finally, you can search for a validator by its public address account if you want to nominate specific validators.


To select your preferred validators, click on the tick icon next to the ones you want to nominate. The icon will turn green for your selected validators, and the total number of selected validators will show at the bottom.


Click on "Apply [X] validators" to finish your selection:



8. Once everything is ready, you can click on the "Stake" button and confirm the transaction: