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Understanding Lynx Staking Wait Times

Published: November 2024 | Last updated: November 2024

Key Points

  • 30-block waiting period (approximately 150 minutes)

  • Applies to both receiving and spending staked coins

Staking Process Explained

Initial Deposit Wait Time

When you deposit coins into your staking wallet, there's a mandatory 30-block waiting period before:

  • Your coins become eligible for staking

  • Your wallet can begin participating in the staking process

Reward Maturity Period

After earning coins through staking:

  • A 30-block maturity period must pass

  • This takes approximately 150 minutes

  • Coins are locked during this period

  • After maturity, coins become available for sending or further staking

Improved Efficiency

The 30-block waiting period represents a significant improvement over the previous Proof of Work system:

  • Previous system: Several months waiting time

  • Current system: ~150 minutes

  • Results in more efficient coin circulation

  • Better user experience overall

Common Question Addressed

Q: "I deposited coins and enabled staking, but nothing is happening. Why?"

This is normal. Here's what to expect:

  1. After depositing coins, wait 30 blocks

  2. Your wallet will automatically begin staking

  3. Verify staking activity in your debug.log file:

    • Look for regular stake-related messages

    • Occasionally, you'll see notifications of blocks won by your node

Monitoring Your Staking Activity

To confirm your wallet is staking properly:

  1. Check your debug.log file

  2. Look for consistent stake-related outputs

  3. Monitor for successful block wins

  4. Track your earned rewards

Remember: The 30-block waiting period applies to both new deposits and staking rewards, ensuring network security while maintaining efficient coin circulation.

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