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Uphold’s staking feature works with blockchains that use Proof Of Stake (PoS) as a consensus mechanism for validating and processing transactions and creating new blocks in a blockchain. 

Owners of a crypto asset, pledge their coins to a validator (through Uphold and its partners) as part of this governance process. Once a block is ready to be processed, the crypto asset's proof-of-stake protocol selects a validator node to verify whether the transactions are accurate and, if so, add that block to the chain, receiving a reward for their contribution.

The chances of a validator being picked differs with each PoS protocol, with some randomization often employed, but chances are increased by the length of time validators have staked their coins and the amount staked. 

Virtually anyone with a minimum balance of a supported PoS token can validate transactions and get rewards for doing so. Those rewards are credited regularly to your staking account, thereby compounding future rewards. Staking is therefore a great, legitimate way to put your holdings to work for you while supporting the governance function of a blockchain.  

Note that rewards received for staking ETH are not re-staked, but while market conditions allow, Uphold will credit your account as if they were.

No, Proof of Stake (PoS) staking and lending are two very different activities. In PoS staking, the owner of the relevant cryptocurrency pledges their tokens to a validator for the purpose of validating transactions on the network or dApp associated with the token, but never forfeits the right to dispose of these assets. In turn, the owner is rewarded for contributing to the governance process.

In lending, by contrast, assets are loaned out to third parties in exchange for payment of interest, and there are different (and often greater) risks involved for the lender. Notably, the borrower may use or pledge the asset as they wish, and there is the risk that the borrower may fail to repay the loan. 

Rewards are set by each crypto network and calculated against the amount of crypto actively staked — the more you invest, the more you get.

Rewards start accruing the moment you stake your assets and are paid out every Thursday. 

On the following weekly-cycles the payout will be processed as normal, and the staking rewards will be in tune with that staking APY, respectively.

The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) represents a projection of the total rewards you will get on that staked asset, taking into account the effect of compounding those rewards by letting them accumulate. 

APY for crypto assets is variable and fluctuates based on supply and demand in each of the blockchain's different protocols. This is determined differently and can change at any given moment.

Uphold gets a commission between 3% - 34% depending on the asset being staked. In order to ensure full transparency to our users, the estimated APY rate takes our commission into account. For more information, please refer to our Uphold Staking Terms & Conditions.

Rewards start accruing the moment you stake your assets and are paid out every Thursday.

Rewards will be credited to your staking account weekly, every Thursday.

The time it takes to unstake tokens directly on the blockchain varies on a token-by-token basis, for example, DOT has a 28 day ‘unbounding’ period. 

Where possible, Uphold will work to execute the majority of unstaking requests much sooner, by balancing that request with other users wishing to stake their own assets.

Your staking accounts, balances and rewards-to-date can all be tracked in your portfolio page. 

In order to stake assets, you must have your identity verified and reside in a location where staking is allowed. Staking services are not currently available in the U.S., Canada, Japan, Venezuela and Singapore, or in other jurisdictions in which Uphold does not generally make its services available. For more information - please refer to our terms and conditions. 

There is not yet an official way to unstake and withdraw ETH until the Ethereum blockchain supports it. This is expected to happen as part of the next major upgrade 6-12 months following the merge - also referred to as the “Shanghai” upgrade. 

In the meantime, Uphold will continue to support unstaking requests by matching them, where possible, with staking requests from other Customers. 

As with any financial operation, staking is not risk-free. The most common risk associated with staking is incurring “slashing” penalties charged by the network. Uphold protects against any uptime-related slashing risk, and monitors staked assets 24/7 to avoid downtime-related slashing. 

Uphold will make every reasonable effort to provide you with the ability to unstake your assets upon request via our flexible staking feature. In times of unusually high demand, however, you may not be able to unstake (and thus trade, send or withdraw) your assets until the end of the relevant network's unbounding period. This period varies, depending on the underlying network, and is typically set at up to 30 days, but may be longer. 

Upon unstaking, the assets you staked will be returned to your Uphold account, but during the unbounding period, the value of the asset may change. 

In the meantime, Uphold will continue to support unstaking requests by matching them, where possible, with staking requests from other Customers. 

For more information about staking and any risks involved, please refer to our staking Terms & Conditions.

Tax authorities around the world have been slow to provide clear guidance on the taxation of cryptocurrency, including any rewards from the staking of such currencies.  

From a US tax perspective, there’s no specific Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) guidance on staking. However, the IRS guidance on mining supports that there could still be tax implications for staking rewards because of their similarity to mining in accordance with the IRS Notice 2014-21.  

As a result, Uphold will follow the IRS Notice for reporting purposes.

Given the uncertainty that exists with regard to tax reporting around cryptocurrency transactions in various jurisdictions, we recommend you discuss the tax implications of your staking activity with your tax advisor. 

Form 1099-MISC will be provided for the US to report the ordinary income from staking rewards, referral and affiliate bonuses, airdrops and Defi interest if the aggregate amount of these items is $600 or more. Check our dedicated FAQ section for additional information.

Each asset has a minimum token per transaction amount, and a maximum weekly unstaking limit.

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Select an asset and stake any amount you like (min. applies).

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If you’re looking to buy Ethereum (ETH), you’ve come to the right place!

Create a free account on the Uphold website or app and verify your identity.<br/>Simply visit https://uphold.com/signup and enter your new account information. The process is free and easy.

Choose your payment method and connect your Uphold wallet to your debit/credit card, bank account, or external crypto wallet. (see 'How to' videos below)

Buy ETH and store or trade your ETH on Uphold.

Now that you’ve purchased ETH, you can:

Store it on the secure Uphold wallet (accessible via mobile or desktop), or

Trade it for other assets like crypto, stablecoins, and metals right from your Uphold wallet.

This article is for informational purposes only and takes no account of particular personal or market circumstances, and should not be relied upon as investment, tax, or legal advice. For investment, tax, or legal advice and before taking any action you should consult your own advisors. Note that digital assets such as cryptocurrencies present unique risks for investors. Please see our disclaimer regarding risks specific to holding digital assets before investing.

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Here are the different payment methods you can choose to buy ETH on Uphold.

How to buy ETH with a credit or debit card

The quickest way for new users to get started. Uphold supports both Visa and MasterCard.

Tap ‘From’ and select ‘Credit or Debit cards’

Tap + and enter your card details, choose your preferred currency and tap ‘Add card’

Tap ‘Preview deposit’ to see how much you’re going to deposit 

If you’re happy with the transaction details tap ‘Confirm’ and buy ETH

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Here's how to buy ETH with a bank account on our mobile app

Tap the 'Transact' button at the bottom of your screen

Tap From, choose your bank account and enter the amount

You'll find the bank routing information you need to send a deposit direct to the asset

Use your regular banking app to send the relevant amount to Uphold

The funds will be credited to the asset you want to buy in 2-3 days (e.g. Bitcoin)

Here's how to buy ETH with a bank account on our web wallet

At the right, at the Transact Panel click From

Select the asset you want to receive the funds. You'll find the bank routing information.

Please note, the deposit occurs when the money is received by Uphold.


Tap + and select ‘US Dollar’ to add a US bank account

We use Plaid Authentication to keep you and your bank secure - tap ‘Continue’

Select your Bank and enter your bank credentials - tap ‘Submit’ then ‘Continue’

Choose the account you want to link and tap ‘Add account’

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Tap + and select ‘Euro’ to add an EU bank account

Copy your Uphold account bank credentials in the following screen and go to your bank app

Transfer any amount to your Uphold wallet

Once we receive your transfer and verify your name, you can buy ETH

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Tap + and select ‘Pound Sterling’ to add a UK bank account

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How to buy ETH after depositing from an external crypto wallet

Deposit crypto you already own from any supported network and trade it into ETH via the Uphold app.

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In addition to making direct purchases of ETH, you can also consider setting up limit orders to target your ideal price. To learn more about limit orders, click here.

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