Introduction
Cold staking HBAR (Hedera Hashgraph) offers a secure way to earn rewards while keeping your assets offline. This guide simplifies the process using the D’CENT Biometric Wallet and Blade Wallet, ensuring top-tier security and user-friendly management.
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Prerequisites
1. Blade Wallet Chrome Extension
- Download the official Blade Wallet extension from the Chrome Web Store.
- Ensures seamless asset management via Blade’s dashboard.
2. D’CENT Biometric Wallet
- Exclusive to D’CENT’s biometric hardware wallet for this integration.
- Purchase the wallet here.
3. D’CENT Bridge App
- Facilitates connection between your D’CENT wallet and computer.
- Follow the Bridge installation guide for setup.
Step-by-Step Setup
Connecting D’CENT to Blade Wallet
From D’CENT Biometric Wallet:
Create an HBAR Account
- Tutorial: D’CENT User Guide.
Connect via USB
- Use the included cable to link your wallet to your computer.
From Blade Wallet Extension:
- Launch the Blade extension.
- Select language → Set a strong password (8+ chars, symbols, numbers).
- Choose ‘Hardware Wallet’ → D’CENT Biometric Wallet.
- Click ‘Import Account’ → Confirm via fingerprint on D’CENT.
- Verify imported HBAR account details (balance/public address).
Native HBAR Staking via D’CENT
Requirements
- D’CENT wallet connected via USB.
- Existing HBAR account linked to Blade.
- HBAR balance to stake (whole account only).
Process
- Open Blade → Click ‘Stake’.
- Select a node (default or custom).
- Sign transaction → Authenticate via D’CENT fingerprint.
- Verify staking status in Blade.
Note: Staked HBAR are locked for 24-hour periods and cannot be transferred until unstaked.
FAQs
1. Can I stake part of my HBAR balance?
- No. Staking applies to the entire account. Split assets across multiple accounts if needed.
2. Is there a minimum stake amount?
- No minimum. Stake any amount.
3. How do rewards work?
- Rewards accrue daily. Payouts depend on node performance.
4. Can I unstake anytime?
- Yes, but funds remain locked until the current 24-hour cycle ends.
5. Is cold staking safer than hot wallets?
- Yes. Private keys never leave the D’CENT hardware wallet.
About Blade Labs & D’CENT
Blade Labs
- Leading Hedera wallet provider with 600K+ users.
- Focus: Secure onboarding, third-party integrations, and audits.
D’CENT Wallet
- Developed by IoTrust (20+ years in security tech).
- Offers biometric, card, and software wallets.