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Hello everyone! I hope you are all doing well and enjoying life with the blessings of Allah Almighty. I am happy to take part in the exciting challenge hosted by SteemitCryptoAcademy community titled Steemit Crypto Academy Contest Season 8 Week 6 - "Steem Staking" / Steemit Crypto Academy Contest Temporada 8 Semana 6- "Steem Staking" So, without any further delay, let's dive right in!


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Use your own words to define the cryptocurrency staking operation and explain how it works?

Cryptocurrency staking is a process by which holders of certain cryptocurrencies token lock up their funds for a set period, in exchange for anual rewards. This is somewhat similar like to the concept of a fixed deposit in a traditional bank, but with several advantages of staking . Staking offers significantly higher returns than bank deposits , & this is the deifference , & it's more secure because it's decentralized nature , meaning there is no middleman who can control the action or manipulate the funds.

To stake or hold a cryptocurrency, you need to have a digital wallet like steemit solid power up wallet that supports staking or use a staking platform. Once you have deposited the required and give amount of cryptocurrency, you can lock up the funds in for of token for a specific period, during which you will earn rewards. These rewards are usually paid out annually base reward under specify ratio , & the percentage varies from one cryptocurrency to another.

The concept of staking in blockchain is based on the idea of proof-of-stake (PoS) method you must here in steemit , which is a consensus mechanism used by some blockchain networks to validate transactions. PoS is a more energy-efficient & more secure method of maintaining a blockchain network than proof-of-work (PoW's ), which is used by Bitcoin. With PoS, validators are selected based on the number of coins they hold, and they are incentivized to behave honestly to avoid losing their staked funds or power tokens .


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Does our Steemit ecosystem offer staking for its Steem token?If yes show How does it works?

Yes, the Steemit ecosystem provide staking system for its native token called Steem. Steem staking is the process of locking Steem in the Steemit wallet or solid wallet or any external wallet for a specific period of time. In exchange for staking, users receive special benefits based on the amount of Steem they stake in wallet . The Steem token or rewards is converted into Steem Power (SP) when staked on the Steemit platform.

The Steem Power Sp remains in staked form until the user decides to unlock it for utilization with his/ her own choice . Staking offers an annual percentage rate which is simply called (APR) of 2.84%, which is mentioned in the steemit wallet. Staking helps to increase the worth of the user's account & also increases their voting value, leading to higher curation rewards. Therefore, staking Steem is very beneficial for both the blockchain and the user of blockchain .

By staking Steem tokens , users become more invested in the Steemit ecosystem, which helps to secure the network and stabilized . Additionally, staking Steem provides users with a sense of ownership & responsibility towards the platform. It is important to note that staking is not just limited to Steemit blockchain , but can also be done on other platforms that support the crypto token .

How we can stake steem token
Step 1

To stake your Steem tokens in blckchain its so simple , click on the icon next to your Steem balance and select the "power up" option in give shot . This is available in the Steemit wallet for users who have earned Steem rewards through their postings or votes. It's a simple process that can be completed in just a few clicks and everybody can do this .


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Step 2

Click the power-up option under line and enter the desired amount to lock Steem in the Steemit wallet. After powering up, it takes one month for Steem Power to convert back to Steem reward or token or become unstaked. The guidelines state this process very clearly.


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Step 3

To proceed more , enter the active key that you received when creating your account in solid pdf form . It will appear in a pop-up form , after which you can click "Sign In." Please see the screenshot for more reference.


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Staking Steem tokens, also we called as Steem power, is a simple way to increase your influence and voting power on the Steem blockchain. By staking your steem tokens, you can also earn profits and increase the value of your voting power . If you decide to unstake your tokens sometimes , you can do so at any time, but be aware that the process takes one month to complete and it will back comes sponteneously . Overall, staking Steem tokens can provide a range of benefits for blockchain users the Steem blockchain.
Do you choose to stake your STEEM tokens on the Steemit platform or do you prefer staking on an exchange wallet? Argue your choices.


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First : Staking on the Steemit platform can offer a higher return on invested token , than staking on an exchange wallet. This is because Steemit offers an higher interest rate 2.84% on staked STEEM tokens, which varies depending on the total amount of tokens staked on the steemit platform. The interest rate on Steemit is generally higher than , what exchanges offer, which means that staking on Steemit can lead to greater rewards in the long term other than exchange wallet like binance .

Second : staking on the Steemit platform provides a higher level of security for your staked tokens in cblockchin . Steemit has implemented various security measures fo user to prevent hacks and unauthorized access to any steemian accounts, which ensures that your tokens are in safe from theft or loss. In contrast, staking on an exchange wallet may be more riskier as exchanges have been known to suffer from security breaches and draw backs .

Third : Staking on the Steemit platform can also allow you to actively participate in the community and engage with other steemit users. Steemit is a social media platform that rewards content creators & curators, which means that staking on the platform can provide maximum opportunities to earn rewards while engaging with same mind individuals. This can also help to increase your visibility and reputation within the Steem community .

Finally : staking on an exchange wallet may offer greater flexibility & liquidity for your tokens. If you need to quickly sell or trade your steem tokens, it may be easier to do so on an exchange rather than on the Steemit platform, which may require you to unstake your tokens first and than do what you want with token . However, it's worth noting that the flexibility & liquidity offered by exchanges comes at the cost of lower returns & potentially higher risks .

Are you working to build your Steem Power balance? Do you have enough SP to upvote worthy posts and comments? Do you recognize the importance of engagement?


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It's amazing and inteestig question how important building one's account is, and I wish I had known this earlier. However, it's not too late to start. I used to be highly focused on making money and didn't care much about understanding the system. But with passage of time, I've learned through observation & exposure, and now I'm committed to being a long-term investor.

Currently, I have over 4600 SP staked , which is a significant milestone for me to some extent. While I would like to have more SP stake with time , I believe this is enough to support others & upvote posts. I owe this achievement to God and the well-meaning people who have supported me in this pessage throughout my journey. I am immensely grateful to everyone on platform who has helped me in any way.

Ultimately, I am here to stay, and I am committed to building a sustainable presence on this great platform. I believe that success on this platform comes from consistently producing high-quality content, engaging with the member , and building good relationships. While building my account has been a slow and steady process due to currently less reward offering , but I'm pretty confident that with persistence, hard work, and dedication, I will continue to grow my account staking powrr and support others in their journey.


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Goodbye, friends. It's been a pleasure getting to know you all and participating in this community. I will miss interacting with all of you, but it's time for me to move on. Take care and I hope to see you all again very soon.

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Yes you are absolutely right sir. Steemit platform provide us with a good ways for we to earn more Rewards through staking (power up). By staking our STEEM token will not only have influence on post payout but will earns good rewards. I wish you best of luck sir.

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You are doing well. It’s good to know that you have learnt from your mistakes and you now understand the system more better. It’s also good to see how you are dedicated to this platform and also building up your sp. The more sp you have, the more rewards your vote can give. Keep it up, i wish you best of luck 👍🏼

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