staking

word · lemma: stake

Definition

'Staking' means locking up money, often in cryptocurrency, to support a network and earn rewards. It can also refer more generally to risking something, such as money, in hopes of a return.

Usage & Nuances

Primarily used in cryptocurrency for locking coins to earn rewards; often appears in 'staking rewards,' 'staking pool.' Informally, can mean risking money. Not to be confused with 'steak' (food) or 'stake' (a share or pole).

Spanish: apostar - hacer staking (criptomonedas)Portuguese (BR): apostar - fazer staking (criptomoedas)Portuguese (PT): apostar - fazer staking (criptomoedas)Chinese (Simplified): 质押 - 押注 (加密货币)Chinese (Traditional): 質押 - 押注 (加密貨幣)Hindi: शार्ट लगाना - स्टेकिंग (क्रिप्टोकरेंसी)Arabic: التخزين (العملات الرقمية) - الرهنBengali: স্টেকিংRussian: стейкингJapanese: ステーキングVietnamese: staking - đặt cược (trong tiền điện tử)Korean: 스테이킹Turkish: staking - kripto yatırımı (kripto dünyasında coin kilitleme)Urdu: اسٹیکنگIndonesian: staking

Example Sentences

Many people are staking their coins to earn rewards.

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Staking is popular with cryptocurrency investors.

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Joining a staking pool can make it easier to earn rewards, even with small amounts.

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You can start staking with just a few coins.

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He's been staking his tokens for months and getting steady rewards.

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I'm thinking about staking some coins instead of just holding them.

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