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MetaMask is the most widely used Web3 wallet for staking MATIC natively on the Polygon Staking Dashboard. This step-by-step tutorial will guide you from setting up your wallet to earning your first staking rewards.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have the following in place:
- MetaMask wallet installed (browser extension or mobile app)
- MATIC tokens as ERC-20 on the Ethereum network (not on Polygon mainnet)
- A small amount of ETH to cover gas fees for two transactions
Step 1: Configure MetaMask for Ethereum
Open MetaMask and confirm that the selected network is Ethereum Mainnet. If your MATIC tokens are on Polygon network, you will need to bridge them back to Ethereum before staking. This is a common mistake — Polygon staking (POL staking) operates on the Ethereum network, not Polygon mainnet.
Step 2: Visit the Polygon Staking Portal
Navigate to staking.polygon.technology. Click the "Connect Wallet" button in the top right corner. Select MetaMask from the list of supported wallets. Approve the connection request in your MetaMask popup.
Step 3: Browse and Select a Validator
Once connected, you will see a list of all active validators. Review their commission rates, total stake, and uptime percentage. For network health and decentralization, consider delegating to smaller validators rather than concentrating stake with the largest ones.
Step 4: Delegate Your MATIC
Click the "Delegate" button next to your chosen validator. Enter the amount of MATIC you want to stake. Note that the minimum is 1 MATIC, but gas fees may make small amounts impractical. Click "Continue" and then "Delegate" to trigger the wallet transaction. Confirm both transactions in MetaMask — the approval transaction and the delegation transaction. Both require ETH for gas.
Step 5: Monitor Your Rewards
After your delegation is confirmed on the Ethereum network, your MATIC will begin accruing rewards. You can track your staking position, accrued rewards, and validator performance directly on the Polygon Staking Dashboard.
How to Unstake
To unstake, visit the same Polygon Staking Portal, select your active delegation, and initiate an unbonding transaction. Your tokens will be locked for approximately 80 checkpoints (3–4 days) before becoming available for withdrawal.
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