Polygon PoS is an EVM-compatible proof-of-stake sidechain designed for scalability, low cost, and high throughput on the Ethereum network. Polygon has more than 495 million unique addresses and ranks among the top 20 largest networks by TVL, with over $719 million.

POL is the native token of Polygon PoS, a layer-2 (L2) sidechain solution for Ethereum. POL is available for native staking on the Ethereum network and has the following utilities:

• Gas token: POL is used to pay for all gas transactions on the Polygon network.
• Security & staking: Since Polygon operates on the Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus algorithm, POL staking enables validators to secure the network and earn rewards.
• Governance: Validators can participate in Polygon Improvement Proposals (PIPs), contributing to the decentralization of the network.

• • Coinbase is one of the largest and most regulated US-based crypto exchanges, available in more than 100 countries and supporting over 417 cryptocurrencies. The “Earn” section on Coinbase offers staking for various cryptocurrencies, including POL.

• Polygon Staking is the official platform where users can become validators or delegators to stake POL and support the security of the Polygon PoS blockchain and earn rewards.

Cosmos is a decentralized blockchain ecosystem designed to enable interoperability between different blockchains. It operates as a Layer 1 (L1) network and uses the Tendermint-based Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism. Cosmos allows developers to create highly scalable and customizable blockchains while ensuring seamless communication between them.

Validators on Cosmos are part of the Cosmos Hub, which is the main blockchain in the Cosmos ecosystem. The Cosmos Hub enables interoperability with other blockchains through the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol.

ATOM is the native token of the Cosmos Hub, used across the entire Cosmos ecosystem, including staking. Below are the main utilities of ATOM:

• Gas token: ATOM is used to pay for gas transactions on Cosmos, with transaction fees also going to staking rewards.
• Security & staking: ATOM staking allows validators to secure the network and earn rewards.
• Governance: Validators and delegators can participate in voting for changes to Cosmos Hub parameters.

• • Coinbase is one of the largest and most regulated US-based crypto exchanges, available in more than 100 countries and supporting over 417 cryptocurrencies. The “Earn” section on Coinbase offers staking for various cryptocurrencies, including ATOM.

• Trust Wallet is a leading multi-chain wallet with over 200 million downloads. The wallet is available as both a browser extension and a mobile app, supporting more than 100 blockchains, including built-in staking features. In the “Earn” section, ATOM staking is available for users.
• Keplr Wallet is a multichain wallet that supports 250+ chains and has over 1 million installs. It is available as both a browser extension and a mobile app. Users can also choose a validator and stake their ATOM tokens via Keplr Dashboard.

Avalanche is one of the fastest blockchain platforms that allows developers to launch highly scalable decentralized applications. It operates as a Layer 1 (L1) network and uses Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus.

Other networks can be deployed on Avalanche, each functioning as an independent L1 blockchain. Validators on Avalanche must be members of the Primary Network, which consists of three core blockchains:

• Platform Chain (P-Chain) – Manages validators and staking.
• Contract Chain (C-Chain) – Supports smart contracts and is compatible with Ethereum.
• Exchange Chain (X-Chain) – Facilitates asset creation and transfers.

AVAX is the native utility token of the Avalanche Primary Network, available for staking on the P-Chain. Below are the main utilities of AVAX:

• Gas token: AVAX is used to pay for all gas transactions on Avalanche.
• Security & staking: Since Avalanche operates on the Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus algorithm, AVAX staking enables validators to secure the network and earn rewards.

• • Coinbase is one of the largest and most regulated US-based crypto exchanges, available in more than 100 countries and supporting over 417 cryptocurrencies. The “Earn” section on Coinbase offers staking for various cryptocurrencies, including AVAX.
• Core is a multichain crypto wallet developed by Ava Labs, supporting 18+ chains. It is available as both a browser extension and a mobile app. AVAX staking is accessible directly within the wallet or on Core.app, but the latter requires using the Core extension.

Injective is a high-performance Layer 1 (L1) blockchain designed for building Web3 financial applications. It is one of the fastest-growing Web3 financial ecosystems, with a mission to move the global financial system on-chain in a safe and efficient way.

INJ is the native token of Injective and its ecosystem, available for staking in the Injective network. It plays a key role in supporting various operations on the chain. Consider INJ’s utilities below:

• Security & staking: As a layer-1 PoS (proof-of-stake) network, Injective is secured through staking. Validators operate nodes, while users can delegate INJ to them to help maintain a decentralized environment and earn INJ rewards.
• Governance: Users who stake INJ can participate in on-chain voting and manage various network parameters of Injective. Voting power is determined by the amount staked, with 1 INJ = 1 vote.

• Trust Wallet is a leading multi-chain wallet with over 200 million downloads. The wallet is available as both a browser extension and a mobile app, supporting more than 100 blockchains, including built-in staking features. In the “Earn” section, INJ staking is available for users.
• Keplr Wallet is a multichain wallet that supports 250+ chains and has over 1 million installs. It is available as both a browser extension and a mobile app. Users can also choose a validator and stake their INJ tokens via Keplr Dashboard.
• Injective Hub is a platform created by Injective Labs that allows users to connect their wallets and stake INJ tokens. In addition, users can participate in governance and take part in INJ burn auctions on the platform.

Venus is a leading and well-audited decentralized lending protocol that allows users to lend and borrow crypto. It operates across 8 chains, supports 65 markets, and has a total value locked (TVL) exceeding $2.25 billion.

XVS is the native token of Venus Protocol, available for staking with a competitive APY across 7 networks (BNB Chain, Ethereum, Arbitrum One, zkSync, Optimism, Base, and Unichain). The token stands out due to its various utilities, benefiting both holders and the protocol as a whole, including:

• Governance: Staking XVS grants users voting power, allowing them to participate in on-chain governance decisions.
• Venus Prime: Users who stake at least 1,000 XVS for 90 days can claim the Prime token, which boosts lending rates and reduces borrowing rates.

Venus Vaults within the Venus app allows users to stake their XVS tokens. To do this, users need to connect their wallet and navigate to the ‘Vault’ tab, selecting the XVS vault.