Since April 8th, 2021, PowerUp was able to completely replace the previous staking approach model and REX Approach. We described the PowerUp model in detail in our previous article – EOS transition to PowerUp article. Model Solutions for possible RAM, CPU / NET issues.
Using this guide, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide regarding the topic of connecting your Wallet to the Anchor account. This is a great opportunity to learn how to earn a 2-3% yield with the EOS tokens.
Do not know yet how does Voting work in EOS? Why Vote? No problem, the Everstake team has provided detailed answers to the given questions in our second guide. Interested? Press the Link.
Obtaining a private key
To create an EOS account in Anchor, you need a private key from your wallet, which can be obtained from any crypto wallet that supports the EOS Power Up model: for example, Wombat. We will illustrate the process of obtaining a private key using the example of the Wombat wallet.
So, download the Wombat Wallet and install it. To get the private key, go to the Wombat wallet settings and select the Keys & Accounts section.
If the private key has already been purchased before, it will be displayed on the screen and you can copy it in order to import it into another wallet.
If the account has not been used yet, add a couple of EOS tokens and purchase the private key (costs 2 EOS). It will take 5-15 minutes after payment in order to generate it. When Wombat verifies the payment, you will receive your personal private key. Copy it – you will need it to create an EOS account in the Anchor wallet.
Setting up an Anchor Wallet account
The Anchor wallet provides EOSIO-based DeFi access and is available on both mobile and desktop platforms. Before starting, install the client on your computer:
Install the program and run it. The wallet will be installed automatically – all that remains is to create an account. To do so, on the initial screen, click Setup an Account.
Create and enter a strong password that is used to access encrypted wallet files, then store it in a safe place: on paper or in a password manager. In case someone takes possession of your computer, he will not be able to access the wallet without knowing the password. So create a strong password (for example, eX1£-1V$z-Ap@z-o^2L). The more symbols you use and the more varied they are, the better. After setting the password, click Set Password.
Enter the password again to make sure they match. Then click Set Password again.
A list of blockchains that Anchor wallet supports will open. Besides EOS, you can create an account for FIO Protocol, Proton, Telos, and WAX.
Choose the EOS blockchain.
You already have a private key and you don’t need to create a new wallet. Considering the simplicity, efficiency, and user-friendly UI in the scope of PC and Smartphones of Wombat wallet we can proceed with the mentioned process. So select Import an Existing Account.
Click Import Private Key.
Paste the private key you copied earlier into the appropriate field and click Import Account.
Congratulations! You have successfully imported your EOS account into the Anchor wallet and can now use it to vote. But for this, you need to activate the PowerUp function.
Using the PowerUp function
After the last update of the EOS network, any user can use the PowerUp function. to rent CPU and NET resources to perform operations in the account.
To activate PowerUp, click on the Rent Via PowerUp button. Learn more about the new PowerUp model.
Voting for a Block Producer (BP)
Block producers act as validators of the blockchain network, thereby making a significant contribution to the open ecosystem of EOS, which we also wrote about in the article, the link to which you find above. For more information on block producers and AtticLab in particular, visit the EOS Block Producer Research Portal.
Users who use their EOS tokens to vote for proxies can receive rewards of up to 3% per annum. Further down we will explain how to do it.
First, let’s see how to vote for the block producer. To vote for Attic Lab’s Block Producer, go to the Governance section located on the left pane of the Anchor Wallet interface.
In the list of active block producers, find Attic Lab (atticlabeosb) by manually scrolling the page or using the search function.
Select a block producer and click on the icon on the right side of this line. After clicking, the button will look like this:
Return to the top of the page and click the Submit Votes button. Finally, confirm your choice of your voice by clicking Submit Votes again.
Note: voting for block producers does not entitle you to receive rewards. This is used to motivate BPs to maintain a high quality of service and actively develop the EOS ecosystem.
Voting for proxies and getting rewards
In EOS, proxies are given the right to vote for BPs using the delegated votes of the holders. To get the reward, vote for proxies like the one from Everstake (everstakeone). To quickly find the required proxy, use the search box and enter the name of the required proxy: everstakeone.
Confirm your selection by clicking Confirm.
Don’t forget that you need to stake EOS in order to be able to vote and get rewards. Don’t get confused — we don’t stake to get resources for performing transactions. We stake to vote.
For that, on the Resources page enter an amount of CPU and NET to stake (in EOS). We use a small amount for CPU in our example, just for reference. Also, keep in mind that you don’t need to stake much NET resources — 0.1 EOS will be enough for that. Stake CPU to get actual rewards.
In case if you stake and vote for ‘everstakeone’ proxy, the yield is 2-3% and it will be applied to the total amount you staked.
Let’s say, you have staked 1000 EOS for CPU and 0.1 EOS for NET — you’d get 2-3% yield on 1000.1 EOS, which is ≈20-30 EOS per year.
Also, staking your tokens in exchange for voting adds a three-day buffer for you to save your tokens from theft should your keys ever be compromised. Once you stake your tokens, there is a 72-hour cool-down period until you’re able to transfer them out of your account.
Ready! You voted for the Everstake proxy and will now receive rewards.
FAQ on Voting in EOS
You can check EOS Voting Stats here.
Voting Analytics is available here.
All EOS account holders are kindly requested to vote for the ideal Block Producer candidates. You can vote for up to 30 Block Producers at a time. The information below is provided by EOS Community:
How long is my vote valid for?
Your votes are valid for a long time. However, they do have a half-life of 365 days. This means after 90 days, the votes are worth 80% of their original weight.
How often can users vote?
EOS accounts will be able to vote as many times as they want, every time an account changes its choices, the votes are allocated to the producers chosen.
What happens if I change my vote?
Every time you vote, the previous votes are overwritten with the new votes. This happens each time you vote, so new choices you make will overwrite the old ones.
Does voting cost me anything?
Voting for your favourite block producer candidates is absolutely free! It is important to select candidates that you feel will help the community and the EOS network.
When will voting end?
There is no end date on voting. You can vote and change your vote as many times as you want. Votes will keep being accepted as long as the EOS network is available.
Is Voting Secure?
As long as your private key is safe. Do not use your private keys in places that you don’t trust. We recommend not to use private keys on any website directly.
About AtticLab
AtticLab (Kyiv, UA) was founded in 2016. In the very beginning, we developed blockchain solutions for banks and other financial institutions in collaboration with Ambisafe, Alliance Bank, and Humaniq. Now our diverse and experienced team allows us to focus on building our own blockchain applications. Our roadmap of the projects includes cryptocurrency exchange Cryptagio and open-source banking software openbankIT.
The mission of AtticLab is to create a compliant and decentralized financial system that benefits all its participants. As part of our strategy, we support open source blockchain initiatives and share our expertise with the blockchain community by delivering guides and educational content as well. Our past experience of working with banks and other financial institutions gives strong evidence that the modern financial system suffers from the “code is the law” attitude. The future decentralized financial system needs arbitrage. That is why we believe in the approach that the EOS team sticks to. To facilitate the development of the EOS ecosystem, AtticLab has become the EOS Block Producer and shares its expertise along with resources with the global community.
Being EOS Block Producer
At AtticLab, we believe in the concept and technology behind EOS. That is why we commit our resources to its development and mass adoption. As a Block Producer, we run a complex infrastructure with nodes located in Ukraine, Singapore, and Germany. Our top-notch hardware and software allow us to be in the TOP-5 of the fastest EOS Block Producers.
As a Block Producer AtticLab:
– performs technical tasks (creates and validates blocks, hosts full seed node and back-up servers);
– bears governance responsibilities (manages buggy accounts, take-down notices of files, manages hard and soft forks).
You can support the AtticLab/Everstake team by voting for us. This will help us to intensify our support of the EOS Ecosystem and add to the platform development.
Contact us
Website: https://atticlab.net/, https://everstake.one/eos
Telegram: atticlabeosb
Telegram Support Chat: https://t.me/everstake_chat
Twitter: @atticlab_it
Medium: https://attic-it-lab.medium.com/ and https://medium.com/everstake
Github: https://github.com/atticlab/
Useful links
EOS Website:
EOS Explorer:
Wallets:
Wombat Wallet (free tx and automated resource management)
Anchor Wallet (free accounts and free tx)
To power up an account:
Create EOS account:
https://eos-account-creator.com
EOS Community Forum:
https://forums.eoscommunity.org
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