Question 1

How do I connect my wallet to Stakao?

Accepted Answer

Create an account, open the dashboard, and connect a Polkadot-compatible Bittensor wallet such as Talisman, SubWallet, or Polkadot.js. Your private key never leaves the wallet.

Question 2

How do I set up a staking strategy?

Accepted Answer

Open the strategy catalog, choose Auto Validators, Smart DCA, Quant Core, AI Agent, a market-cap basket, or a thematic basket, then follow the activation flow. Stakao creates a staking-only proxy transaction for you to sign.

Question 3

How often does Stakao check my strategy?

Accepted Answer

Active managed strategies are checked every 4 hours, subject to safety checks, anti-churn thresholds, and data availability. Smart DCA follows the entry schedule you choose during setup.

Question 4

Is Stakao free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Free includes starter staking tools such as Auto Validators and Smart DCA. Premium unlocks managed strategies such as AI Agent, Quant Core, market-cap baskets, thematic baskets, larger Copilot usage, and up to 4 premium wallets.

Question 5

Is Stakao non-custodial?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Stakao operates on a non-custodial architecture. Your private keys never leave your wallet. A Bittensor ProxyType.Staking permission grants limited staking authority without transfer authority, and you can revoke the proxy on-chain.

Question 6

How do I unstake my TAO?

Accepted Answer

Start the unstake flow from your Dashboard or active strategy. The wallet and chain determine which stake is available to remove; locked stake and pool-specific rules can affect the amount. Review the transaction in your wallet before signing.

Question 7

What is the difference between AI Agent and Quant Core?

Accepted Answer

Quant Core is systematic: it ranks subnets from market, flow, sentiment, and temporal signals. AI Agent adds LLM reasoning and external context on top of quant signals, then produces an auditable allocation plan under hard safety constraints.

Question 8

Can I stake TAO without using an exchange?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can use a self-custody Bittensor wallet and sign staking transactions yourself, or use Stakao to automate selected staking operations through a staking-only proxy. Exchanges are convenient, but they hold custody and choose the operational path for you.

Question 9

What is dTAO and why does it matter for staking?

Accepted Answer

dTAO refers to Bittensor’s dynamic subnet market model. Non-root subnets have their own alpha token and liquidity pool, so realized TAO performance depends on both emissions and the alpha price. A high displayed emission rate does not guarantee a positive TAO return.

Question 10

How does Stakao compare with Kraken or TaoStats?

Accepted Answer

Kraken is an exchange staking route that prioritizes convenience and custody by the exchange. TaoStats is a data and explorer platform with manual staking tools. Stakao focuses on recurring, non-custodial strategy automation through a staking-only proxy, with Free and Premium options.

Question 11

What does Stakao charge for staking?

Accepted Answer

Free starter tools cost EUR 0. Copilot costs EUR 9 per month, and Premium costs EUR 19 per month or EUR 168 per year. Stakao does not take a percentage of staking rewards. Validator commissions and Bittensor network fees remain separate protocol costs.

Question 12

What risks should I understand before using Stakao?

Accepted Answer

Bittensor staking can lose value. Risks include alpha-price drawdowns, validator under-performance, liquidity and pool mechanics, proxy or software risk, and changes in the TAO market price. Automation can reduce manual work but cannot remove market or technical risk.

Question 13

How can I contact support?

Accepted Answer

For questions or support requests, email support@stakao.com. Include the relevant page or transaction context, but never send a private key, seed phrase, password, or wallet signature request.

TAO Staking FAQ

01How do I connect my wallet to Stakao?

02How do I set up a staking strategy?

03How often does Stakao check my strategy?

04Is Stakao free to use?

05Is Stakao non-custodial?

06How do I unstake my TAO?

07What is the difference between AI Agent and Quant Core?

08Can I stake TAO without using an exchange?

09What is dTAO and why does it matter for staking?

010How does Stakao compare with Kraken or TaoStats?

011What does Stakao charge for staking?

012What risks should I understand before using Stakao?

013How can I contact support?

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