How to Start Staking USDT on UnitedDefi
New to crypto staking? No worries. This guide will walk you through everything from scratch. In about 10 minutes you'll have a wallet set up and be ready to earn passive income with USDT on BNB Smart Chain.
Install a Crypto Wallet
A wallet is like your personal bank account for crypto. It stores your tokens and lets you interact with DeFi apps like UnitedDefi. Pick one of these wallets depending on your device:
Download links for each platform:
Recommended: Trust Wallet or MetaMask
- Open the App Store and search for your chosen wallet, or tap a link above.
- Tap Get to install the app.
- Open the app and tap Create a new wallet.
- Write down your 12-word secret phrase on paper. Keep it safe — this is the only way to recover your wallet.
- Confirm the phrase and set a password or enable Face ID.
Recommended: Trust Wallet or MetaMask
- Open Google Play and search for your chosen wallet, or tap a link above.
- Tap Install.
- Open the app and tap Create a new wallet.
- Write down your 12-word secret phrase on paper. Do not screenshot it.
- Confirm the phrase and set a PIN or enable fingerprint unlock.
Recommended: MetaMask browser extension
- Go to metamask.io/download and click Install for your browser.
- Click the MetaMask fox icon in your browser toolbar.
- Click Create a new wallet.
- Write down your 12-word secret phrase on paper. Store it somewhere safe offline.
- Set a strong password for the extension.
Add BNB Smart Chain to Your Wallet
UnitedDefi runs on BNB Smart Chain (BSC). Most wallets come with Ethereum by default, so you need to add BSC.
Trust Wallet
Good news — BNB Smart Chain is already built in. You don't need to do anything. Just make sure you see "Smart Chain" or "BNB" in your token list.
MetaMask (mobile or PC)
- Open MetaMask and tap the network selector at the top (it says "Ethereum Mainnet").
- Tap Add network.
- Select BNB Smart Chain from the popular networks list and confirm.
- Switch to the BNB Smart Chain network.
Network: BNB Smart Chain
RPC URL: https://bsc-dataseed.binance.org
Chain ID: 56
Symbol: BNB
Explorer: https://bscscan.com
Get USDT and a Little BNB
You need two things:
- USDT (BEP-20) — this is what you'll stake. Minimum deposit is just 1 USDT.
- BNB — a tiny amount for transaction fees. About $0.50 worth of BNB is more than enough for many transactions.
Where to buy or transfer:
- Already have crypto? Send USDT and BNB to your wallet address. Make sure you use the BNB Smart Chain (BEP-20) network when withdrawing — not Ethereum or Tron.
- Buying for the first time? Use the "Buy" feature inside Trust Wallet or MetaMask. You can pay with a debit card. Or buy on an exchange like Binance and send to your wallet.
Connect Your Wallet to UnitedDefi
On iPhone or Android
- Open your wallet app (Trust Wallet, MetaMask, or TokenPocket).
- Find the built-in browser (called "DApp Browser" or "Discover").
- Type uniteddefi.live in the address bar.
- Tap Connect Wallet on the site and approve the connection.
On PC
- Open your browser (Chrome, Firefox, Brave, or Edge).
- Make sure the MetaMask extension is active and you're on BNB Smart Chain.
- Go to uniteddefi.live.
- Click Connect Wallet and approve the MetaMask popup.
Choose a Package and Start Staking
Once connected, go to the Staking page. You'll see four packages:
- Flexi — No lock. Withdraw anytime. Great to try things out.
- Diamond — 14-day lock. Higher returns.
- HODL — 30-day lock. Even better rates.
- OG — 60-day lock. The best rates for long-term believers.
- Pick the package that fits you.
- Enter the amount of USDT you want to stake (minimum 1 USDT).
- Click Approve — this gives the smart contract permission to use your USDT. Confirm in your wallet.
- Click Deposit — this sends your USDT into the staking contract. Confirm in your wallet.
- Done! You're now earning rewards.
Claim Your Rewards
Rewards accumulate every second. You can see them on your Dashboard. To collect:
- Go to your staking dashboard.
- Click Claim next to your active stake.
- Confirm the transaction in your wallet.
- Your USDT rewards will appear in your wallet balance.
That's it. You're staking USDT on UnitedDefi and earning passive income.
Need Help?
If you get stuck, we're here for you:
- Check the FAQ for common questions.
- Use the Calculator to estimate your earnings.
- Join our Telegram community for live support.