ZENMEV Staking Launch Tutorial: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

ZENMEV Staking Guide: How to Stake Crypto & Earn Rewards

ZENMEV is a staking platform based on complex MEV strategies, but the actual usage is very simple. In this tutorial, we will walk you through connecting your wallet, depositing assets, claiming interest, and unstaking. Even if you're a complete beginner in crypto staking, you can easily start earning rewards on ZENMEV by following these steps. Let's get started!

1. How to Connect Your Wallet (MetaMask & Phantom)

To begin, visit the ZENMEV platform and connect your wallet depending on the crypto blockchain you want to use:

● Ethereum (ETH): MetaMask is the most commonly used wallet. Install the MetaMask browser extension, connect to the Ethereum Mainnet, then click "Connect Wallet" on the ZENMEV website and approve the MetaMask connection.

● Solana (SOL): Use a Solana Web3 wallet like Phantom. Install the Phantom wallet, set it to Solana Mainnet, and connect it to ZENMEV by selecting Phantom and approving the connection.

✨ Tip: Make sure your wallet is connected to the correct network. MetaMask must be on Ethereum Mainnet, and Phantom must be on Solana Mainnet. Also, keep some ETH or SOL in your wallet to cover gas/network fees when approving transactions.

2. Depositable Assets and How to Stake

After connecting your wallet, you can now deposit assets and begin staking. Currently, ZENMEV only supports deposits in ETH and SOL. Stablecoins like USDT or USDC cannot be deposited directly. The process is as follows:

● ETH Deposit: Go to the Deposit section in the ZENMEV dashboard, choose Ethereum, input the ETH amount, and approve the transaction in MetaMask. Once confirmed, you will receive an equal amount of zETH, a 1:1 representation of your ETH on ZENMEV.

View Deposit Guide(Buying Tokens)

● SOL Deposit: Similarly, deposit SOL via the Solana network, and you will receive zSOL in a 1:1 ratio. Approve the transaction using Phantom and check your dashboard to confirm your zSOL balance.

Once the deposit is complete, your zETH or zSOL will appear in your ZENMEV account. These zTokens act as a receipt for your deposit and are used for staking. ZENMEV may auto-stake for you, but if you see a "Stake" button, click it to confirm staking.

✨ Tip: ETH deposits incur gas fees; SOL deposits require small transaction fees too. Keep some spare ETH or SOL in your wallet. After depositing, check your zToken balance to ensure the transaction was successful.

3. Staking Strategy Guide

Once your assets are deposited, you can choose a staking strategy based on your investment goals:

● ✅ Long-Term Holder Strategy: If you're planning to hold ETH or SOL long-term, stake your zETH or zSOL directly. This lets you benefit from both token price appreciation and MEV rewards.

● ⚖️ Stability-Focused Strategy: If you're concerned about potential price drops, use the "My Asset" swap function to convert zETH/zSOL into zUSDT or zUSDC, then stake those instead. This protects your value in USD while still earning MEV returns.

✨ Tip: You can mix both strategies. For example, stake 50% in zETH and convert the remaining 50% to zUSDT. ZENMEV offers low swap fees for flexibility.

4. Claiming Real-Time Interest (Rewards Claim)

Once staked, your assets begin generating rewards immediately. These are visible on your dashboard and accumulate in real time thanks to ZENMEV's automated MEV strategies.

At any time, click the "Claim" button to receive your rewards. Claimed rewards are typically delivered in the same zToken (e.g., zETH or zSOL). You can then:

● Reinvest: Restake claimed rewards to benefit from compound interest.

● Withdraw or Hold: Withdraw rewards to your wallet or hold them in anticipation of price growth.

✨ Tip: A minimum claimable amount is required. To reduce fees, it's best to claim once enough rewards have accumulated.

5. Unstaking Procedure (Preparing for Withdrawal)

If you want to withdraw your funds, you must first unstake them. Note that ZENMEV enforces a 7-day cooldown period after initiating an unstake request.

View Staking Guide(How to Stake)

● When you request to unstake, your zTokens are locked.

● After 7 days, both your principal and accrued rewards become available for withdrawal.

⚠️ Important: If you plan to use your funds soon, initiate the unstake at least 7 days in advance.

6. Withdrawal Options (Receive Your Principal + Rewards)

After the 7-day cooldown, you can go to the Withdrawal section and withdraw your funds. ZENMEV supports multiple withdrawal formats, giving you flexibility regardless of the asset originally deposited:

● ETH Withdrawal: zETH → ETH to your MetaMask wallet

● SOL Withdrawal: zSOL → SOL to your Phantom wallet

● USDT (ERC-20): zUSDT → USDT

● USDC (ERC-20): zUSDC → USDC

For example, if you initially deposited ETH but swapped to zUSDT, you can still withdraw as USDT. Select the desired token in the Withdrawal section and confirm the request. Your assets will be sent to your connected wallet.

View Withdrawal Guide (Selling Tokens)

✨ Tip: Withdrawals require network fees (Ethereum or Solana). Ensure you have a small amount of ETH or SOL left in your wallet and that you're connected to the correct network.

Start Staking with ZENMEV Easily

In this guide, we covered the full journey from connecting your wallet, depositing, staking, claiming rewards, to unstaking and withdrawing. ZENMEV’s user-friendly UI and strategic flexibility make it beginner-friendly and easy to use.

Whether you're a long-term ETH/SOL holder or someone seeking stability via stablecoins, ZENMEV gives you access to MEV-based returns with just a few clicks. If staking seemed intimidating before, this is your chance to experience it with confidence.

Try ZENMEV today and start earning with your crypto!

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