How to Claim Staking Rewards in Ledger Live: A Step‐by‐Step Guide - sistim63/Ledger-Tips-and-Tricks-2025 GitHub Wiki

Staking cryptocurrency in Ledger Live is a great way to earn passive income while keeping your assets secure. However, some networks require you to manually claim your staking rewards, while others distribute them automatically.

This guide explains how to claim staking rewards in Ledger Live, covering different blockchains (ETH, DOT, ATOM, SOL, ADA) and their specific processes.

Please download the last update of Ledger Live Application:

1.Ledger Live for Windows 10/11

2.Ledger Live for MAC

3.Ledger Live for Android

Which Staking Rewards Need Manual Claiming?

Cryptocurrency Reward Distribution Claiming Required?
Ethereum (ETH) Auto-compounded ❌ No
Polkadot (DOT) Manual ✅ Yes
Cosmos (ATOM) Manual ✅ Yes
Solana (SOL) Auto-distributed ❌ No
Cardano (ADA) Auto-distributed ❌ No
Tezos (XTZ) Auto-distributed ❌ No

Note: Some networks (like DOT & ATOM) require manual claiming, while others (like ETH & SOL) auto-compound.

How to Claim Staking Rewards in Ledger Live

1. For Polkadot (DOT) Staking Rewards

Polkadot requires manual claiming every ~1-2 days.

Steps to Claim DOT Rewards:

  1. Open Ledger Live and go to your Polkadot (DOT) account.
  2. Click on “Earn Rewards” under the staking section.
  3. Select “Claim Rewards”.
  4. Confirm the transaction on your Ledger device.
  5. Wait for confirmation (~1-2 min).

⚠ Important:

  • Unclaimed DOT rewards expire after 84 eras (~28 days).
  • Claiming frequently avoids losing rewards.

2. For Cosmos (ATOM) Staking Rewards

Cosmos rewards must be claimed manually (no auto-compounding).

Steps to Claim ATOM Rewards:

  1. Go to your Cosmos (ATOM) account in Ledger Live.
  2. Click on “Earn Rewards”.
  3. Select “Claim Rewards”.
  4. Approve the transaction on your Ledger device.
  5. Rewards will appear in your available balance.

⚠ Important:

  • Claiming ATOM rewards incurs a small fee (paid in ATOM).
  • You can restake rewards to compound earnings.

3. For Ethereum (ETH) Staking Rewards

ETH staking rewards auto-compound, so no manual claiming is needed.

How to Track ETH Rewards:

  1. Go to your Ethereum (ETH) account in Ledger Live.
  2. Check the “Staking” section for accumulated rewards.
  3. Withdrawals are enabled after the Shanghai upgrade (unstaking takes ~5-7 days).

4. For Solana (SOL) & Cardano (ADA) Rewards

  • SOL & ADA rewards auto-distribute—no claiming required.
  • Rewards appear directly in your wallet balance.

Best Practices for Claiming Staking Rewards

✅ Claim DOT & ATOM rewards frequently (avoid expiration). ✅ Restake rewards (for compounding growth). ✅ Check network fees (some chains charge for claiming). ✅ Keep Ledger Live updated for the latest staking features.

Troubleshooting: What If Rewards Don’t Show?

❌ Rewards not appearing?

  • Ensure your Ledger Live is synced.
  • Check the blockchain explorer (e.g., Polkascan for DOT).
  • Some networks have delay periods (e.g., ATOM pays every ~1-2 days).

❌ Transaction failing?

  • Increase gas fees (if applicable).
  • Try again during lower network congestion.

Conclusion

Claiming staking rewards in Ledger Live varies by blockchain—some require manual actions (DOT, ATOM), while others auto-compound (ETH, SOL).

Key Takeaways: ✔ DOT & ATOM – Must be claimed manually. ✔ ETH, SOL, ADA – Auto-distribute rewards. ✔ Restake for compounding – Maximize earnings.

Start claiming your rewards today and grow your crypto holdings securely! 🚀💰

(For more help, visit Ledger’s official support or community forums.)