How to Stake on Berachain: A Step-by-Step Guide to BGT

Berachain mainnet went live last month, marking an exciting milestone for the innovative Layer 1 blockchain. Berachain is built on a unique Proof-of-Liquidity (PoL) consensus mechanism, aligning validators, stakers, and applications to enhance network security and liquidity. The Bera Governance Token (BGT) plays a pivotal role in governance and staking within the Berachain ecosystem. This guide will walk you through how to get BGT and stake BGT on Berachain mainnet using Validation Cloud's platform.

Step-by-Step Guide to Staking BGT with Validation Cloud

1. How to get BGT: you will need a wallet funded with BGT to follow the steps below. Watch the video for a guide on how to get BGT. For more information about BGT, you can visit Berachain's docs
   
2. Sign in or create an account at app.validationcloud.io/ and click "Staking"
3. Navigate to Validation Cloud’s Berachain staking page at app.validationcloud.io/staking/berachain
   
4. Click "Delegate on Mainnet," which will take you to Validation Cloud’s validator page here
5. Click "Connect Wallet" at the top right of the screen
6. Click the “Boost” button
7. Set desired amount of BGT and press "Queue Boost" button
8. Sign the transaction

About Validation Cloud

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