Cardano (ADA)
Cardano is a research-driven, proof-of-stake blockchain that uses the Ouroboros consensus protocol.\ It supports smart contracts written in Plutus (Haskell-based) and Aiken, delivers deterministic fees that are typically fractions of a cent, and finalises blocks in 20 seconds on average (one block).
Pier Two offers secure, non-custodial staking on Cardano — purpose-built for institutional platforms and teams. All ADA stays in your wallets, while validators (stake pools) are run on Pier Two’s high-performance, globally distributed infrastructure.
Whether you’re staking 10 000 or 10 000 000 ADA, Pier Two supplies the tooling, custodial integrations and uptime guarantees required for scalable operations.
Cardano Staking Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Staking Rate | ~3% APY |
| Slashing | None — Cardano does not slash delegators, rewards are missed if validators are not performing. |
| Reward Frequency | Every epoch (5 days) |
| Withdrawal Time | None — ADA is always liquid |
Ways to Stake with Pier Two
| Method | Custody Integration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Stake via Fireblocks | Fireblocks (raw signing) | Delegate ADA directly from a Fireblocks vault using raw transaction signing. - https://github.com/fireblocks/ada_staking |
| Stake via BitGo | BitGo | Stake ADA through your BitGo account with Pier Two’s stake pools pre-configured. |
Not sure which method suits you best?
Contact us — we’ll help map out the ideal flow for your infrastructure and objectives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I be slashed?
No. Cardano does not implement slashing for delegators. Poorly performing pools merely earn fewer rewards for that epoch.
How are rewards distributed?
Rewards are automatically added to your stake address at the end of every epoch (≈ 5 days). They begin compounding after a one-epoch delay.
Is there an unstaking (unbonding) period?
No. ADA remains liquid at all times — you can send or redelegate it whenever you wish. If you move your ADA, pending rewards earned up to that point are still paid out.
Do I retain custody of my tokens?
Yes. Delegation never transfers ownership; it only assigns your stake’s voting power to Pier Two’s pools.
Why Stake with Pier Two
Pier Two is an enterprise-grade non-custodial staking provider, trusted by institutions, custodians, exchanges, funds and layer-1s around the world. We focus on performance, transparency and security without taking custody of anything.
- Founded in 2018 and focused on high-touch client relationships.
- Industry leading performance and #1 of all time on the Rated Network.
- Institutional grade with ISO 27001:2022 and SOC-2 certifications and security
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Pier Two Pty Ltd is a Corporate Authorised Representative of TAF Capital Pty Ltd (AFSL 425925, CAR No. 1307718). Staking services are available to Wholesale Clients only, as defined in sections 761G and 761GA of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
Updated 29 days ago