$ADA Staking (ADA) on the Cardano network is a way to earn passive income by participating in the security of the network. Unlike mining, it is a more energy-efficient proof of stake (PoS) process, where ADA holders delegate their tokens to staking pools.

To stake, you need ADA in a compatible wallet like Daedalus or Yoroi. Then, you choose a staking pool, considering its performance, fees, saturation level, and the operator's pledge. Your ADA remains in your wallet under your control; it is not locked.

Rewards are paid in ADA, with an estimated annual yield between 2% and 6%, although this may vary depending on the pool's performance, its fees, and network parameters. Rewards are distributed every "epoch" (5 days), and it takes about 3-4 epochs to start receiving them.

Staking is low risk, but the value of ADA may fluctuate, affecting the fiat value of your earnings. In addition to income, staking contributes to the decentralization and security of the Cardano network.