How to Join a Liquid Staking Pool Using PolkadotJS

Step 1: Access the PolkadotJS Interface

• Open PolkadotJS Apps (opens in a new tab).
• Connect to the Tangle Network by selecting the appropriate network from the dropdown list.

For convenience, here are the PolkadotJS direct links for Tangle Testnet and Mainnet:

• Tangle Testnet: https://polkadot.js.org/apps/?rpc=wss%3A%2F%2Ftestnet-rpc.tangle.tools#/explorer (opens in a new tab)
• Tangle Mainnet: https://polkadot.js.org/apps/?rpc=wss%3A%2F%2Frpc.tangle.tools#/explorer (opens in a new tab)

Step 2: Navigate to LST Tab

• Click on the Developer → Extrinsics tab from the top menu.

• Select the lst section where you will see the join option.

Step 3: Choose a Pool

• Review the list of available staking pools, including details such as performance, commission rates, and validator selections.
• Select a pool that suits your preferences based on performance, operator reputation, and commission fees.

You can view all pools by clicking on the Developer → Chain state tab and navigating to the lst section and selecting bondedPools.

Step 4: Join the Pool

• Enter the amount of tokens you wish to stake in the pool and the pool ID.

• Confirm the transaction by signing it with your wallet, and your tokens will be bonded to the pool.

Step 5: Confirmation

• If successful, you should see the following confirmation toast notification:

• You can navigate to the Network tab to view the events.

• Finally, you should have the LST tokens in your account.