# Staking (Earn interest): A Complete Guide for Beginner

Category: Getting started  
Source: https://help.coinunited.io/en/articles/staking-earn-interest-a-complete-guide-for-beginner  
Last updated: 2026-09-30

Your assets can be managed and redeemed almost at any time, giving you flexibility and liquidity.

## Benefits of Staking on CoinUnited.io

1. High Yield: You can earn up to 125% APY regardless of the market's direction.

2. Hourly Interest: The reward is accrued and paid on an hourly basis.

3. Redeem Anytime: Flexible staking can be redeemed at any time. Term staking is returned when the term ends.

## How to stake/ unstake crypto, and check staking history on CoinUnited.io APP?

### Stake

1. Go to "Earn" on CoinUnited.io APP. Select the crypto you want to stake

![Stake](https://cu-api.com/helpcenter/uploads/earn_app_b90c0024c2.webp)

![Stake (2)](https://cu-api.com/helpcenter/uploads/earn_list_app_cbb80abadd.webp)

2. Select staking duration, enter the amount, and click "Show more" to check the details. Then tap "Confirm"

![Stake (3)](https://cu-api.com/helpcenter/uploads/show_more_earn_app_4d63e7978d.webp)

![Stake (4)](https://cu-api.com/helpcenter/uploads/confim_earn_app_55925e8b48.webp)

Done. You may check the record in the History tab

### Unstake

1. Tap "History / Unstake" button at the top right corner of the "Earn" page

![Unstake](https://cu-api.com/helpcenter/uploads/earn_app_b90c0024c2.webp)

2. Go to the "Stake" tab, tap the crypto you want to unstake, then tap "Edit"

![Unstake (2)](https://cu-api.com/helpcenter/uploads/unstake_app_8bf61bfd40.webp)

![Unstake (3)](https://cu-api.com/helpcenter/uploads/staking_history_app_07221e7b08.webp)

3. Enter the amount you want to stake and check the details. Then tap "Confirm". You can also tap "Unstake All" to unstake all the staked amount.

![Unstake (4)](https://cu-api.com/helpcenter/uploads/unsrake_confrim_app_8fb5ecc921.webp)

\*The unstake period refers to the time it takes from applying for redemption to arriving in the account, which may differ depending on the types of crypto.

![Unstake (5)](https://cu-api.com/helpcenter/uploads/unstake_period_app_9aa947df2f.webp)

Done. You may check the record in the History tab

### Check staking history

1. Click "History / Unstake" button at the top right corner of the "Earn" page

![Check staking history](https://cu-api.com/helpcenter/uploads/unstake_app_8bf61bfd40.webp)

![Check staking history (2)](https://cu-api.com/helpcenter/uploads/stakinghistory1_app_258e5451c6.webp)

Alternatively, click "History" button at the top right corner of the "Home" page

![Check staking history (3)](https://cu-api.com/helpcenter/uploads/market_history_app_d919075ed4.webp)

2. You may check the "Stake", "Unstake", and "Rewards" history here

![Check staking history (4)](https://cu-api.com/helpcenter/uploads/stakinghistory2_app_fd448ee307.webp)

## How to stake/ unstake crypto, and check staking history on CoinUnited.io Web Platform?

### Stake

1. Go to CoinUnited.io Web Platform. Select the crypto you want to stake, then click "Earn"

![Stake (5)](https://cu-api.com/helpcenter/uploads/earn_pc_fb03d646af.webp)

2. Select staking duration, enter the amount, and check the details. Then click "Confirm"

![Stake (6)](https://cu-api.com/helpcenter/uploads/staking_confirm_pc_67b6c59e21.webp)

Done. You may check the record in the History tab

### Unstake

1. Go to "History" > "Stake" on the CoinUnited.io Web Platform. Then click "Edit"

![Unstake (6)](https://cu-api.com/helpcenter/uploads/unskate_pc_8808c73003.webp)

![Unstake (7)](https://cu-api.com/helpcenter/uploads/edit_stake_pc_14ddbd095c.webp)

2. Enter the amount you want to stake and check the details. Then tap "Confirm". You can also tap "Unstake All" to unstake all the staked amount.

![Unstake (8)](https://cu-api.com/helpcenter/uploads/unskate_confirm_pc_becf62b019.webp)

\*The unstake period refers to the time it takes from applying for redemption to arriving in the account, which may differ depending on the types of crypto.

![Unstake (9)](https://cu-api.com/helpcenter/uploads/unskate_period_pc_45de44a815.webp)

Done. You may check the record in the History tab

### Check staking history

1. Click "History / Unstake" on the CoinUnited.io Web Platform

![Check staking history (5)](https://cu-api.com/helpcenter/uploads/staking_History_pc_340285a0d5.webp)

2. You may check the "Stake", "Unstake", and "Rewards" history here

![Check staking history (6)](https://cu-api.com/helpcenter/uploads/staking_History_Tab_pc_11f8b96cee.webp)

## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

**1. What is staking?**

Staking is the process of holding and locking crypto in a wallet to help maintain the operation of the blockchain, staking participants can be rewarded from his / her locked crypto.

**2. How is my staking reward paid?**

The reward is accrued and paid on an hourly basis.  
For example, if clients apply for staking at 11:50 AM, the first reward will be paid at 1:00 PM and the next reward will be paid at 2:00 PM.

**3. What is the unit of the reward?**

The reward is distributed by the types of staked cryptocurrency.  
Example: The customer staked bitcoin. Therefore, the reward will be distributed in bitcoin.

**4. Can the Annual Percentage Yield (APY) of staking change?**

Staking APY may change based on market conditions. Term staking reward is not affected by varying APY during its staking period.

**5. What is Dual Yield? Why does staking Crypto A give out Crypto A + Crypto B?**

Dual Yield is staking one cryptocurrency to get two cryptocurrencies as rewards. The APY of Dual Yield is the sum of the APY of the two rewarded cryptocurrencies.

**6. When can I trade/withdraw Crypto B after it is distributed?**

Crypto B will be distributed in the form of locked rewards. Please check the unlock date of Crypto B on the staking page. After the unlock period is due, Crypto B can be traded/withdrawn.

**7. Where can I check the balance of the distributed reward of Crypto B?**

You can check the balance of Crypto B on the homepage of CoinUnited.io wallet.

**8. How is the APY of Dual Yield calculated?**

The APY of Dual Yield includes two parts: Base Crypto and Locked Crypto. Total APY = Base Crypto APY + Locked Crypto APY. The APY is subject to change according to market conditions.

**9. What is the distribution frequency of Dual Yield?**

Dual Yield includes rewards of two Cryptocurrencies: Crypto A and Crypto B.  
Flexible staking: Rewards of Crypto A and Crypto B are distributed hourly / daily.  
Term staking: The reward of Crypto A is distributed hourly / daily. The reward of Crypto B is distributed in one lump sum and locked in your wallet after you joined term staking.

**10. How to check the unlock date of Crypto B?**

You can check the summary on the related staking page.

**11. What is the unlock date?**

The unlock date is the date of the locked reward obtained by participating in the Dual Yield plan. Participants can trade/withdraw the locked reward obtained after the expiration of the unlock date.

## Need More Help?

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