The Essentials of Sunrise Staking
Sunrise is a Layer 1 blockchain designed particularly to solve one of the most pressing problems in the cryptocurrency ecosystem: fragmented liquidity. This is achieved by combining key components such as a high-throughput, modular Data Availability (DA) layer for scalable data handling, and a native Liquidity Hub that acts as a central marketplace for crypto projects, allowing them to exchange liquidity.
The entire network operates on a consensus mechanism called Proof of Liquidity (PoL), which is designed to encourage active participation in the ecosystem. Staking is the primary way to support the Sunrise network and receive rewards for your contribution.
The system is built on two key tokens, $RISE and $vRISE, which allows you to choose between receiving passive rewards and actively participating in project management. The table below shows the main differences.
| Feature | Staking $RISE | Staking $vRISE |
| Primary Goal | Passive Yield Generation & Network Security | Active Governance & Protocol Influence |
| How to Acquire | Purchased or traded on the market. (Transferable) | Earned by providing liquidity on the Sunrise DEX. (Non-transferable) |
| Key Action | Stake $RISE tokens to a validator. | Stake your earned $vRISE tokens. |
| Voting Power | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Rewards | Consensus Rewards (in $RISE) Share of Protocol Revenue (Fees & Yield) | Share of Protocol Revenue (Fees & Yield) Governance Incentives ("Bribes") |
| Auto-Compounding | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Ideal For | Investors seeking straightforward, passive returns on their assets. | Participants who want to actively direct the future of the ecosystem. |
Pre-Staking Checklist
The process for becoming a staking partner involves three key preparations:
- Establishing Your Secure Access Point: The first step is to set up a supported Cosmos wallet, such as Keplr or Leap, which will serve as your gateway to the ecosystem.
- Capital Allocation: You need to have the tokens you want to stake in your wallet. The $RISE token is available on CEXs and the Sunrise DEX. The $vRISE token is only obtained as a reward for providing liquidity.
- Facilitating Transactions: All transactions on Sunrise, including staking, require a small network fee, that is paid in $USDrise. You can get $USDrise simply by swapping other tokens and stablecoins on Sunrise App.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Staking
Ready? Let's do this!
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Head to the App: Go to the official Sunrise App, click the "Connect Wallet" button and choose either Keplr or Leap.
A successful wallet connection opens up your private Portfolio Hub. There, you get a simple summary at a glance of assets on Sunrise. All essential strategic features such as Liquidity, Swap, Staking, Lockup, and the Point Program are embedded for instant use.
A successful wallet connection opens up your private Portfolio Hub. There, you get a simple summary at a glance of assets on Sunrise. All essential strategic features such as Liquidity, Swap, Staking, Lockup, and the Point Program are embedded for instant use.
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Find the Staking Page: On your dashboard, look for the "Stake" tab and select the first section "Stake". This is where the magic happens.
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Choose Your Staking Path: Decide whether you want to stake $RISE or $vRISE, the process will be the same for both.
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Select Your Validator: When you delegate, you're choosing a partner to help you earn rewards. As you browse the list, consider delegating to Coinage X DAIC. By choosing us, you're not just getting a low 5.00% commission, you're staking with a team that is fundamentally invested in building and supporting the Sunrise protocol.
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Enter the Amount & Confirm: Decide how many tokens you want to stake and type in the amount, then click the "Delegate" button and approve the transaction that pops up in your wallet.
And that's it! You are now officially staking on Sunrise.
A Special Note on Locked Tokens: If you received $RISE from an airdrop and it's locked, you can still stake it! Just go to the "Lockup" page instead of the main staking page to delegate those tokens and start earning.
Managing Your Stake and Rewards
Once you're staking, you can manage everything from the"Stake" page in the section "View Delegations" .
If you staked $RISE: Your rewards will build up over time. You'll need to come back and click "Claim Rewards" to move them to your wallet.
If you staked $vRISE: You can sit back and relax! Your rewards are automatically added to your staked amount, so your position grows on its own. You also have the cool option to "Redelegate" instantly to another validator without having to wait.
Just a couple more important things to know:
- The 21-Day Unbonding Period: If you decide to unstake your tokens and get them back in your wallet, there is a 21-day waiting period. This "unbonding" time is a security feature for the network.
- Voting is Your Superpower: Don't forget, if you're staking $vRISE, your main benefit is your vote! Keep an eye on the "Proposals" section to make your voice heard.
In short, staking on Sunrise is easy. Stake $RISE to grow your holdings, or earn and stake $vRISE to have a real voice on the project's direction. You have just taken a core step in supporting the network and extracting maximum value from your tokens. Enjoy staking!
