> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.exsat.network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.exsat.network/guides-of-data-consensus/others/operation-references/validator-operations/stake-for-validator-via-xbtc-staking-or-xsat-staking.md).

# Stake for Validator via XBTC Staking or XSAT Staking

### Stake for your Validator account

To become a qualified Validator in the exSat consensus, a candidate Validator must stake at least 100 $BTC or 2,100 $XSAT as the initial stake to participate in the network consensus.

Follow these steps to perform the initial staking:

1. Open [this page](https://portal.exsat.network/) and navigate to the **"BTC Validator"** or **"XSAT Validator"** tab.
2. Connect your **Stake Address** to the page.
   * **Important:** The initial stake must be completed using the Stake Address. Staking from any other address will not be recognized as an initial stake. You can [update your Stake Address](/guides-of-data-consensus/others/operation-references/validator-operations/change-stake-address.md) in the client if needed.
3. Click the **Stake** button, sign the transaction, and submit it. Once submitted, your initial stake is finished.

If you have multiple Validators, you can switch between accounts by clicking the 'Switch' button.

If your Stake Address lacks sufficient $BTC, you can first [bridge your BTC to exSat](/user-guides/bridge-your-assets.md) to fund your Stake Address.

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### Unstake

If you wish to unstake and withdraw your BTC/XSAT, you can also do it from [this page](https://portal.exsat.network/), just click the Unstake button. However, please note that after submitting an unstake request, you will need to wait **7 days** before claiming your staked BTC/XSAT. This waiting period is a protective measure designed to ensure the security of the exSat network's consensus.

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You can see your unstaking here:

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After waiting time completed , it's withdrawable, you can click on it to withdraw it to your wallet.

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