In this article we will outline how you can join an existing nomination pool on the mainnet via the Aleph Zero Dashboard.
Please note that:
When using a third-party wallet interface, your coins are kept on the blockchain in a non-custodial fashion.
Third-party wallet interfaces are just different tools to access the blockchain.
You can restore your account using your JSON file or mnemonic seed via any of the compatible wallet interfaces.
The minimum amount you must send to the pool is 10 coins.
The screenshots in this tutorial are of the testnet
You can find more detailed documentation about the dashboard here.
How to join a nomination pool via the dashboard:
Before you are able to join a pool via the dashboard, you will need an account. You can create one as per this tutorial.
Install one of the compatible browser extensions and restore your accounts on it. The options (with tutorials hyperlinked) are:
Head to the staking dashboard and navigate to the 'Pools' tab.
Click 'Connect', select the installed extension and allow access. Then, hit 'Imported Accounts'.
Select the desired account. It is now connected!
Now that your account is connected, you can hit 'Join'.
Click 'Join' on the pool that you would like to join.
Enter the amount of coins that you would like to bond to the pool, then hit 'Submit'.
You have now successfully joined the pool! Your status should 'Nominating and Earning Rewards'.
This concludes the tutorial for staking via a nomination pool on the Aleph Zero Dashboard.
If you encounter any issues with this process, please reach out to us via Telegram, Discord or lodging a support ticket on the website.