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# Stader-Aurora User Guide
- URL: https://www.staderlabs.com/blog/stader-aurora-user-guide/
- Published: 2022-10-19T14:51:46.000Z
- Updated: 2026-06-05T04:32:10.000Z
- Description: Stader Labs is coming to Aurora too with dual incentives on DEXs, highest APY in the market & lot more.
- Author: Dheeraj
- Tags: Near, #rahul, #medium, Import 2023-10-09 09:03, #staderlabs, #Import 2026-10-28 04:49

Stader Labs is coming to Aurora too with dual incentives on DEXs, highest APY in the market & lot more.

It is now possible to stake NEAR directly from Metamask wallet without the hassle of transferring assets over the Rainbow Bridge.

Here is a simple step-by-step guide on how to stake $NEAR with Stader and get $NearX using Metamask:

To start your staking journey with Stader-Aurora, access the dApp [**here**](https://www.staderlabs.com/aurora/lt/aurora/?ref=staderlabs.com) 

### Staking on Aurora

Step 1: Click the **“Connect Wallet”** button.

![](https://www.staderlabs.com/blog/content/images/max/800/1-onzprm834lvjy0vyd7pm-g.png)

Step 2: Accept TOS & select your wallet out of the given options.

![](https://www.staderlabs.com/blog/content/images/max/800/1-tdczuuavn_7a00c22ccplq.png)

Step 3: Approve the wallet connection request in your wallet.

![](https://www.staderlabs.com/blog/content/images/max/800/1-qdvv3dt7874r60ybukmymw.png)

Step 4: Click on “Approve staking” button and confirm it in your wallet

Step 5: Enter the amount of wNear you want to stake with Stader. You can also view the amount of NearX you’ll receive in return on this screen.

**NOTE:** **You cannot stake more than the wNear staking limit shown on the screen.**

![](https://www.staderlabs.com/blog/content/images/max/800/1-kceyzveksjytjbp9_by66w.png)

Step 6: Click on the “Stake wNear” button and approve the transaction in your wallet.

![](https://www.staderlabs.com/blog/content/images/max/800/1-nsv-ir2ie2u1d1emdgl1eg.png)

That’s all. Once successful you should see the confirmation screen.

![](https://www.staderlabs.com/blog/content/images/max/800/1-50ujvoepkydc-2pakkuowq.png)

Enjoy the hassle free, high APY & let us know your thoughts in comments!!