# ThetaNext

> ThetaNext (https://thetanext.io) is the world's largest TFuel staking pool on the Theta Network blockchain. ThetaNext operates Elite Edge Nodes, Booster Elite Edge Nodes, and a Delegated Guardian Node, allowing Theta and TFuel token holders to earn daily staking rewards with no account needed — tokens are always staked directly from the user's own wallet. ThetaNext also tracks daily staking rewards for Theta, TFuel, TDrop, Grove, Lavita, and Plasm.

## Key Facts

- **Largest TFuel staking pool worldwide**
- **No account or KYC required** — stake directly from your Theta Wallet
- **Node types operated**: Elite Edge Nodes (EEN), Booster Elite Edge Nodes, Delegated Guardian Node
- **Reward tracking for**: Theta, TFuel, TDrop, Grove, Lavita, Plasm
- **Booster multiplier**: Lock TFuel to earn up to 2x more rewards
- **Staking is non-custodial**: ThetaNext never holds your tokens

## Key Pages

- [Home](https://thetanext.io/): Overview, live reward rates, and one-click staking entry points.
- [Stake TFuel — Elite Edge Nodes](https://thetanext.io/staking/tfuel): Browse all ThetaNext Elite Edge Nodes and stake TFuel.
- [Stake Theta — Guardian Node](https://thetanext.io/staking/theta): Stake Theta via the ThetaNext Delegated Guardian Node.
- [Booster Nodes (TFuel Locking)](https://thetanext.io/booster): Lock TFuel on Booster Elite Edge Nodes to multiply staking rewards.
- [Staking Forecast](https://thetanext.io/staking/forecast): Calculate and forecast expected staking rewards.
- [Staking Examples](https://thetanext.io/staking/examples): Real-world staking examples and reward calculations.

## FAQ

- [FAQ](https://thetanext.io/faq): Frequently asked questions about staking Theta and TFuel, Elite Edge Nodes, Booster Nodes, rewards, locking, security, and support. Also accessible at https://thetanext.io/how-to/faq.

## How-To Guides

- [How-To Hub](https://thetanext.io/how-to): Index of all step-by-step guides.
- [How To Stake TFuel](https://thetanext.io/how-to/stake-tfuel): Step-by-step guide — stake TFuel on an Elite Edge Node.
- [How To Stake Theta](https://thetanext.io/how-to/stake-theta): Step-by-step guide — stake Theta via the Guardian Node.
- [How To Lock TFuel (Booster)](https://thetanext.io/how-to/lock-tfuel): Guide to locking TFuel to activate the booster multiplier.
- [How To Unstake TFuel](https://thetanext.io/how-to/unstake-tfuel): Guide to unstaking TFuel from an Elite Edge Node.
- [How To Unstake Theta](https://thetanext.io/how-to/unstake-theta): Guide to unstaking Theta from a Guardian Node.
- [How To Find a Node](https://thetanext.io/how-to/find-node): Guide to finding a node summary or address for staking.

## Tutorial Videos

- [Videos Hub](https://thetanext.io/video): All tutorial videos in one place.
- [Stake TFuel Video](https://thetanext.io/video/stake-tfuel): Video tutorial — how to stake TFuel (YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eKLnrpf297g).
- [Stake Theta Video](https://thetanext.io/video/stake-theta): Video tutorial — how to stake Theta (YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtCgq3vjhxo).
- [Unstake TFuel Video](https://thetanext.io/video/unstake-tfuel): Video tutorial — how to unstake TFuel (YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CenN40ys5wc).
- [Unstake Theta Video](https://thetanext.io/video/unstake-theta): Video tutorial — how to unstake Theta (YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44wQswGTqk8).

## Key Concepts

- **Theta**: The governance and staking token of the Theta Network blockchain. Stake to a Guardian Node to earn TFuel rewards.
- **TFuel**: The utility/gas token of the Theta Network. Stake to Elite Edge Nodes to earn more TFuel.
- **TDrop**: TNS-20 token on the Theta Network; daily rewards tracked by ThetaNext.
- **Grove**: TNS-20 token on the Theta Network; daily rewards tracked by ThetaNext.
- **Lavita**: TNS-20 token on the Theta Network; daily rewards tracked by ThetaNext.
- **Plasm**: TNS-20 token on the Theta Network; daily rewards tracked by ThetaNext.
- **Elite Edge Node (EEN)**: A Theta Network node that relays video streams. TFuel holders delegate stake to EENs to earn TFuel rewards.
- **Booster Elite Edge Node**: An Elite Edge Node with a TFuel locking mechanism. Locking TFuel increases the staker's share multiplier (up to 3x).
- **Guardian Node (GN) / Delegated Guardian Node (DGN)**: A node that finalises Theta blockchain blocks. Theta holders delegate stake to a DGN to earn TFuel.
- **Delegated Staking**: Users stake from their own wallet to ThetaNext nodes. No account, no custody — fully non-custodial.
- **Staking Forecast**: A tool on ThetaNext that projects future staking rewards based on current stake amount, node size, and reward rates.
- **Reward Tracking**: ThetaNext monitors daily on-chain rewards for each staker across Theta, TFuel, TDrop, Grove, Lavita, and Plasm tokens.

## Common Questions (see also https://thetanext.io/faq)

**Is ThetaNext really the largest TFuel staking pool?**
Yes. ThetaNext operates the largest collective of Elite Edge Nodes for TFuel delegation staking worldwide, by total staked TFuel.

**Do I need an account?**
No. There is no registration. You stake via your Theta Wallet app directly to ThetaNext nodes on-chain.

**How do I stake TFuel?**
Go to thetanext.io/staking/tfuel, select an Elite Edge Node, copy the node summary, and paste it into the Theta Wallet stake screen.

**How do I stake Theta?**
Go to thetanext.io/staking/theta, then in Theta Wallet choose ThetaNext as your Delegated Guardian Node and stake.

**What is a Booster Node?**
A Booster Elite Edge Node lets you lock TFuel alongside your stake to earn a share multiplier of up to 1,5x the normal reward rate.

**Which tokens can I track rewards for?**
ThetaNext tracks daily staking rewards for: Theta, TFuel, TDrop, Grove, Lavita, and Plasm.

**What are the requirements for Elite status?**
You need a total of 500,000 TFUEL staked to a single Elite Edge Node.

**What are the requirements to upgrade to an Elite Booster Node?**
Stake a minimum of 500,000 TFUEL from a single wallet to one Elite Edge Node, and have at least 10,000 TFUEL additional TFUEL available in your wallet for locking.

**Do I need to run my own computer to qualify for a Booster Node?**
No. You can stake the required 500,000 TFUEL to a delegated Elite Edge Node. The requirement is to use a private wallet rather than an exchange wallet.

**What is the maximum TFUEL I can stake to one node?**
You cannot stake more than 500,000 TFUEL to one node. If you want to stake more, you can stake to multiple Elite Edge Nodes from the same wallet. The maximum limit per wallet is 10M TFUEL.

**Does staking 500,000 TFUEL automatically grant extra rewards?**
No. Staking 500,000 TFUEL unlocks the ability to lock TFUEL. You must actively lock an additional amount (minimum 10K TFUEL) to receive extra rewards.

**Can I cancel a locked amount of TFUEL?**
No, once your tokens are locked, there is no way to cancel the lock. The lock is tied to your wallet address. You have to wait until the locking period you selected is over.

**What happens if I unstake a portion of the initial 500,000 TFUEL?**
Unstaking any portion of the initial 500,000 TFUEL will disqualify you from receiving Booster rewards.

**Is there a cooldown period for unstaking?**
Yes, approximately 48 hours for unstaking TFUEL. A cooldown of a few days also applies to unlocking TFUEL.

**How often are rewards paid out?**
Staking rewards are paid out every couple of hours. Booster rewards are paid out once a month, in the first week of the month. Base stake rewards for a Booster are paid out at the end of the locking period. All rewards go directly to your staking wallet.

**What are the extra rewards from locking TFUEL?**
Extra rewards for locking TFUEL can include TFUEL, Lavita, Tdrop, and Grove tokens.

**What is the expected APY?**
TFuel staking: 7-8%. THETA staking: 2-3%. Locking TFUEL for one year: 8-9%. Booster Node: potentially 15-30% depending on GPU utilization.

**How do different lock periods affect rewards?**
Locking for 6 months earns 25% more in job rewards than 3 months; the 12-month option earns 50% more than 3 months.

**Are my coins safe when staking?**
Yes, your TFUEL never leaves your wallet when staking.

**Are there known scams I should be aware of?**
Yes. Scammers impersonate official representatives on platforms like Discord and create fraudulent websites to trick users into linking wallets or unstaking funds.

**How can I ensure my 500,000 stake isn't shared with others?**
Stake the full 500,000 TFUEL at once. If you need to stake in increments, ask for a private node to be set up.

**What should I do if I cannot see a node summary?**
If you cannot see the summary, the node is full. You need to stake to a different Elite Edge Node. If you want to continue staking toward a Booster Node qualification, contact ThetaNext to have the node set to private. To qualify for a Booster Node you must stake the full 500,000 TFUEL at once — if you have existing partial stakes you need to unstake everything first.

**How do I unstake Theta?**
Open your Theta wallet, find your stake in the table, copy the Guardian Node Holder address, click Withdraw Stake, select Guardian Node as the stake type, paste the Holder address, and confirm.

**How do I unstake TFuel?**
Open your Theta wallet, find your stake in the table, copy the Elite Edge Node Holder address, click Withdraw Stake, select Edge Node as the stake type, paste the Holder address, and confirm. After approximately 2 days your TFuel will return to your wallet.

**What is the minimum stake for TFuel?**
10,000 TFUEL minimum per stake transaction.

**What is the minimum stake for Theta?**
1,000 THETA minimum per stake transaction.

## About

ThetaNext is a community-focused, non-custodial staking pool built for the Theta Network ecosystem. The website provides real-time node data, reward calculators, staking forecasts, and step-by-step guides to make Theta Network staking accessible to everyone.

Website: https://thetanext.io