Warden Staking Docs | Stake WARD, Bridge & Unstake
Understand the WARD staking vault on Base, how to bridge WARD from BNB Chain and Robinhood Chain, how staking rewards accrue in sWARD, and how to complete unstaking after the cooldown.
01 — Stake WARD
Choose Base in the official portal, enter the WARD amount, approve the token if requested and stake into the Base sWARD vault.
02 — Bridge & Stake
Select BNB Chain or Robinhood Chain as the source. LayerZero bridges WARD to Base for staking. Additional network fees can apply.
03 — Unstake WARD
Begin cooldown, wait the documented seven days and withdraw WARD plus accumulated rewards on Base.
WARD Staking FAQ
What is Warden Staking?
Warden Staking is the WARD token staking system. WARD is staked in the sWARD vault on Base, with rewards added to the underlying stake rather than paid as a separate manual claim.
How do I stake WARD on Base?
Use the verified Warden staking portal, connect a wallet, select Base under From, enter your WARD amount, approve the token if prompted and confirm the staking transaction. Base transaction fees are paid in ETH.
Can I stake WARD from BNB Chain?
Yes. Choose BNB Chain as the source network in the official interface. The Bridge & stake process routes WARD over LayerZero to Base, where it is deposited in the staking vault. Source-chain fees also apply.
Can I stake WARD from Robinhood Chain?
Yes. Robinhood Chain can be selected as the source network; WARD bridges to Base before staking. Allow for bridge processing and source-chain gas fees.
Does Warden Protocol staking happen on three chains?
WARD is available on Base, BNB Chain and Robinhood Chain, but the staking vault itself runs on Base. The other networks are supported as sources for Bridge & stake.
What is sWARD?
sWARD represents your share of the Warden staking vault. As staking rewards accrue, the WARD value represented by each sWARD increases while the number of sWARD tokens held may remain unchanged.
What is the WARD staking APR?
Warden described a 5% APR in its 29 October 2026 staking guide. The rate can change through governance, so verify the current rate in the live official portal before making a decision.
How do I unstake WARD?
On the verified Warden portal, choose Unstake, select an amount and start the cooldown. After the cooldown completes, submit the separate Withdraw transaction to receive WARD on Base.
How long does WARD unstaking take?
The documented cooldown is seven days. WARD undergoing cooldown stops earning staking rewards. Governance can change the cooldown duration within the protocol rules.
Do I need to claim WARD staking rewards?
No separate reward claim is normally needed: WARD rewards are reflected automatically in the vault share value and received when unstaking and withdrawing.
What happened to staking on Warden Chain?
Warden Chain staking was replaced during the October 2026 migration. Eligible legacy staked WARD and pending rewards were delivered to staker wallets on Base; legacy delegations are read-only.
Which WARD tokens should I use after the migration?
Use only the new token contracts published in Warden Protocol’s official migration guide. Older Base and BNB WARD contracts were deprecated after the October 2026 snapshot.
Is Warden staking risk-free?
No. Smart-contract, token price, bridging, cooldown, governance and transaction risks remain. A published APR does not guarantee a return.
Source: Official staking guide and WARD migration guide. Verify all current rates, addresses and cooldown rules before transactions.