What are the differences between the X, P, and C-chains?

C-Chain (Contract Chain) is for EVM-compatible smart contracts and dapps. Most DeFi applications on Avalanche operate on this chain. You can use Metamask to interact with it. X-Chain (Exchange Chain) is for sending and receiving assets but is not EMV-compatible. Thus, you can’t deploy dapps or use Metamask. To interact with this chain, you need to use Avalanche Web Wallet. P-Chain (Platform Chain) is for staking AVAX and validating. If you delegate AVAX to a validator, you receive rewards over P-Chain.

AVAX is a native token of Avalanche. It’s used for staking, transaction fees, and payments between Subnets.

Is there a minimum staking amount?

Yes, the minimum staking amount is 25 AVAX.

Is there a maximum staking period?

Yes, the maximum staking period for validating and staking is one year.

Is there a minimum staking period?

Yes, the minimum staking period is two weeks for validating and staking.

When do I receive my staking rewards?

Staking rewards are sent to your wallet at the end of the pre-defined staking period. This period and the address for rewards are set before delegating AVAX to a validator.

What do I need to set before delegating my tokens?

staking period the number of tokens the wallet address for rewards the ID of a validator you chose to delegate

Is it possible to reset the staking parameters after delegating to a validator?

No, you cannot change these parameters after you confirm the transaction.

Avalanche Blockchain Explorers

You can keep track of the network’s stats using one of the Avalanche blockchain explorers: Avascan VScout Avalanche Explorer

Non Custodial Staking

What is crypto staking ?

In the context of cryptocurrency, “staking” refers to the process of holding funds in a cryptocurrency wallet to support the operations of a blockchain network. When a user “stakes” their cryptocurrency, they are essentially holding onto it as collateral in order to help validate transactions and maintain the integrity of the network. This process is often rewarded with newly minted tokens or a portion of transaction fees.

What is non custodial staking ?

“Non-custodial” staking refers to a staking setup where the user maintains control of their private keys, meaning they have full control over their funds, and no other entity has access to it. This is in contrast to “custodial” staking, where the user would deposit their funds into a staking pool managed by a third party, such as an exchange or a staking service provider. In custodial staking, the user loses control over the private keys, meaning they don’t have the full control of their funds, and the staking is managed by the third party.

Non-custodial staking setups are generally considered to be more secure and private than custodial staking setups, as they allow users to maintain full control over their funds and take full responsibility for securing them.