Casper (CSPR)
What is Casper?
The Casper Network is an open-source Proof-of-Stake blockchain built on the CBC (Correct-by-Construction) consensus protocol, a specification originally developed by early Ethereum engineers. Designed with enterprise and developer adoption in mind, Casper offers features such as upgradeable smart contracts, predictable network fees, privacy flexibility, on-chain governance, and support for developer-friendly languages.
By addressing the blockchain scalability trilemma, Casper enables developers to build applications that achieve an optimal balance of security, decentralization, and high throughput.
How to stake CSPR?
Validator Name: Everstake
Validator Address: 01bf489970ee9ad639854b9a78ed19d08b5f8d8f2185099b44c0fc5f6f467b14b4
Commission: 10%
Casper Staking Manual
Create / open a Casper wallet
Install supported wallet for Casper e.g. Casper Wallet. Create a new account or import your keys. Securely back up your vault password and secret key files.
Fund your account with CSPR
Withdraw CSPR from an exchange (Coinbase, CoinList, Binance, etc.) to your wallet’s Public Key address. Note: some exchanges require a transfer ID (enter 0 only if confirmed). Test with a small transfer first.
Keep extra CSPR for fees
Delegation typically costs ~3 CSPR (and undelegation ~0.5 CSPR). Make sure you have a little more than the amount you intend to delegate.
Connect your wallet to the staking dashboard (cspr.live)
Open cspr.live (Casper block explorer / staking dashboard) and connect via the Wallet extension. Approve the connection in the extension.
Choose a validator
Review validators’ commission, uptime/performance, and minimum delegation (some validators set custom minimums). Do your due diligence before delegating.
Delegate (stake) your CSPR
On cspr.live: select Delegations → Delegate, pick the validator, enter the amount, click Next, then Sign the transaction in your Signer/Wallet. Wait for the on-chain confirmation.
When do rewards start?
Rewards are paid by era (eras ≈ 2 hours). It can take up to 2 eras (≈4 hours) for the first reward to appear. Rewards are added to your delegated balance on the validator automatically.
Optional: use a hardware wallet
For extra security, you can stake via a hardware wallet (Ledger) together with the supported Casper wallet/interface. Follow the wallet/hardware provider instructions.
Where can I stake CSPR?
You can choose a crypto wallet convenient for you and use the guide at the link or write to Everstake support and get more detailed information
Staking Details
Era duration
2 hours
Block time
Around 16 seconds
Everstake fee
10%
First reward info
Rewards are paid by era (eras ≈ 2 hours). It can take up to 2 eras (≈4 hours) for the first reward to appear.
Reward frequency
Per era
Min amount to stake
500 CSPR
Unstaking period
7 eras (~ 14 hours)
Stake activation time
CSPR stake activation takes approximately 4 to 6 hours, as there is a 2-hour (1 era) waiting period after staking before rewards can be earned.
Re-delegating activation time
Re-delegating CSPR tokens in the Casper network requires an undelegation period of approximately 14–16 hours (7 eras) before the tokens can be redelegated to a new validator.
Last Reward
You will receive your last CSPR reward for the final full era you participated in before initiating the unstake request.
Everstake's Self-Bond
45000 CSPR
Active set
91 validators
Slashing
Casper Mainnet currently does not slash CSPR tokens. Instead of slashing, poor validator performance leads to being evicted from the network and a loss of rewards by validator and its delegators.
To continue earning, delegators must redelegate from slashed validator to another active validator.
If your validator has been slashed or jailed, consider redelegating to Everstake — a trusted validator with a proven zero-slashing record
Stake deactivation time
7 eras
Why Everstake?
Everstake is the №1 staking infrastructure platform, trusted by over 1.5M users and institutional clients worldwide. Committed to the highest standards of compliance with certifications such as SOC 2 Type II, CCPA/CRPA, ISO 27001, and GDPR, we deliver secure and reliable staking solutions across 85+ supported chains with a reliability rate of 99.98%
Our skilled team manages reliable infrastructure, prioritizing the safety of your funds. Delegating through Everstake offers opportunities to boost your yields while ensuring peace of mind about your token's security.
Everstake Participation
As a Casper validator, Everstake contributes to the overall success and growth of the Casper network from the network's initial launch. Our technical expertise and robust infrastructure help maintain the reliability of the network. We are responsible for keeping systems up and running, which is crucial for the uninterrupted operation of the blockchain and the timely processing of transactions. In recent years, Everstake has become one of the leading validators by stake and the number of staking accounts — a clear sign of users’ trust and growing interest.
FAQ
What is CSPR token?
The CSPR token serves as the native cryptocurrency of the Casper blockchain, and its holders play a vital role in the network. They participate by staking, which enables them to potentially earn rewards while ensuring that the network remains stable by delegating their tokens to validators.
CSPR Parameters
Average block time: 32,768 ms.
Token: CSPR.
Reward payout frequency: per era.
Era: ≈ 2 hours.
Reward payout mechanism: Delegators receive a portion of the validator's rewards directly, proportional to what they delegated, minus the validator's delegation rate. The rewards earned are reduced if a validator is offline or cannot vote on many blocks.
Annual reward: ≈10-11%.
Unbonding period: 14 hours (7 eras).
How Everstake deduces validator fee?
“Validator fee” refers to the rewards received by Validator for participating in the Blockchain network Validation process. Everstake determines the validator fee through a process involving analysis and consideration of various factors, such as network requirements, operational costs, and market dynamics.
Control over User's Funds
Validators don't have control over users' funds in blockchain networks. Instead, they validate transactions and participate in the consensus process based on the rules defined by the network protocol. Users retain control over their funds through private keys, which are used to sign transactions and authorize transfers. Validators' roles involve confirming the validity of transactions and blocks, but they don't have the authority to access or manipulate users' funds.