Injective staking became easier with the Gem Wallet — a non-custodial multichain crypto wallet. In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to set up the Gem Wallet, fund your account with INJ tokens, and stake them securely.
What is Injective?
Injective is a lightning-fast Layer-1 blockchain designed for decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. Powered by the Tendermint consensus engine, Injective offers instant transaction finality, near-zero fees, and full smart contract support via CosmWasm.
The native token of Injective, INJ, is used for transaction fees, staking, governance, and network security. By staking INJ, users help decentralize Injective and get staking rewards in return.
What is Gem Wallet?
Gem Wallet is a non-custodial multichain crypto wallet. It lets users hold, send, and stake tokens across multiple chains, including Injective. With a sleek interface and secure architecture, Gem Wallet is a user-friendly choice for stakers.
How to Set Up Gem Wallet and Stake INJ
Follow these nine steps to set up your wallet, stake your tokens and manage your stake.
Step 1. Download the Gem Wallet
- Start by downloading the Gem Wallet mobile app from the official website.

Step 2. Create or Import a Wallet
After installing, you can choose:
- Create a New Wallet, or
- Import an Existing Wallet (using your secret phrase or private key).

In this guide, we’ll create a new wallet.
Step 3. Review Security Guidelines
- Before proceeding, read the security guidelines carefully, especially about your secret phrase.
- Click Continue once you’re ready.

Step 4. Save Your Secret Phrase
- You’ll now be shown your secret phrase.
- Don’t forget to write it down and store it securely. Do not share it with anyone.
- Click Continue after saving it.

Step 5. Confirm Your Secret Phrase
- Complete the quick test to confirm you’ve backed up the secret phrase correctly.
- Click Continue to finalize wallet creation.

It’s done! Your wallet is now ready to use.
Step 6. Add Injective to Your Token List
- Click Manage Token List.

- Search for Injective.
- Activate it → Click Done.

Step 7. Deposit INJ Tokens
Before staking, deposit INJ tokens to your wallet:
- Click Injective.

- Select Receive.

- Copy your INJ address and send tokens from the exchange or another wallet.

Step 8. Start Staking Injective
Once your tokens arrive:
- Go to the INJ dashboard.
- Click Start Staking Injective.

- Click Stake.

- Enter the amount of INJ to stake and click Continue.

- Review the details and click Confirm.

Step 9. Manage Your Delegation
You can view your active stake under the Stake section.
To manage or update your delegation:
- Click Stake.

- Then select Everstake to view your staking options (like redelegate or undelegate).

Congratulations! Now you can stake and manage your INJ tokens!
Conclusion
That’s it — you’ve successfully set up Gem Wallet and staked your INJ tokens!
By staking with Everstake, you’re helping secure the Injective network while getting rewards. Keep an eye on your staking dashboard to manage your delegation and track your rewards over time.
Ready to stake? Download Gem Wallet and get started with Everstake.
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