> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.cdp.coinbase.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Staking TIA with Leap Wallet

## Step 1. Create and Fund

1. Download the [Leap Wallet](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/leap-cosmos-wallet/fcfcfllfndlomdhbehjjcoimbgofdncg) extension and navigate to the extension on your browser.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/coinbase-prod/w-ScnEN6FOiONlpL/staking/images/celestia-leap-extension.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=w-ScnEN6FOiONlpL&q=85&s=c52d698d243578cc48c6a3c466243692" width="739" height="61" data-path="staking/images/celestia-leap-extension.png" />

2. Click **Create new wallet** or **Import an existing wallet**.

3. Securely store your recovery phrase and create a password.

4. Fund the newly created address with TIA.

## Step 2. Connect to Celestia network

1. Connect to Celestia by clicking on the chain dropdown in the top right corner.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/coinbase-prod/w-ScnEN6FOiONlpL/staking/images/celestia-leap-connect.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=w-ScnEN6FOiONlpL&q=85&s=0bb7b50d5d230b7ea9ad50fbf32b6118" width="552" height="818" data-path="staking/images/celestia-leap-connect.png" />

2. Search for and click on Celestia.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/coinbase-prod/w-ScnEN6FOiONlpL/staking/images/celestia-leap-select-chain.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=w-ScnEN6FOiONlpL&q=85&s=afa903603970d8d7190f73e7650cc507" width="804" height="724" data-path="staking/images/celestia-leap-select-chain.png" />

## Step 3. Delegate to Coinbase Validator

1. Click on **Stake** tab on the bottom of the extension.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/coinbase-prod/w-ScnEN6FOiONlpL/staking/images/celestia-leap-stake-tab.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=w-ScnEN6FOiONlpL&q=85&s=542b6550e6cfdc8ec47d98849e43f82c" width="796" height="1184" data-path="staking/images/celestia-leap-stake-tab.png" />

2. Then click the **Stake** button.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/coinbase-prod/w-ScnEN6FOiONlpL/staking/images/celestia-leap-stake-tab.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=w-ScnEN6FOiONlpL&q=85&s=542b6550e6cfdc8ec47d98849e43f82c" width="796" height="1184" data-path="staking/images/celestia-leap-stake-tab.png" />

3. Search for the Coinbase validator and click on it.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/coinbase-prod/w-ScnEN6FOiONlpL/staking/images/celestia-leap-stake.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=w-ScnEN6FOiONlpL&q=85&s=de06115b30a276c33f902f636644bfdf" width="794" height="1186" data-path="staking/images/celestia-leap-stake.png" />

<Tip>
  You can search by entering in the Validator Address `celestiavaloper1geuw5f6u3n5l4ne2d2nze3fehxf023f7s8h08t` or by searching `Coinbase`.
</Tip>

4. Enter in your desired amount of TIA to stake, click **Review**.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/coinbase-prod/w-ScnEN6FOiONlpL/staking/images/celestia-leap-stake-tia.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=w-ScnEN6FOiONlpL&q=85&s=d50e12aab4d50f4e9f0a80b7aa4e6856" width="796" height="1184" data-path="staking/images/celestia-leap-stake-tia.png" />

5. If all looks correct, complete and confirm the transaction. Once completed your funds will be delegated.

<Info>
  Please note that the APY may vary from the provided screenshots.
</Info>

<Info>
  **Congratulations! You are now staked to a Coinbase validator.**
</Info>