NEAR Protocol is a decentralized platform mainly used for app development with a focus on user-friendliness. NEAR blockchain network is based on a PoS (proof of stake) algorithm that allows providing scalability and stability of the transaction fee. Read more about NEAR Protocol’s Economics and NEAR Token Supply and Distribution.

Delegation is the process by which NEAR holders delegate the stake connected with their NEAR to a stake pool. You can help secure the network by delegating NEAR and, accordingly, earn rewards proportional to your stake.

Visit https://wallet.near.org/staking/inc4.poolv1.near and create an account. Navigate to the staking tab to select inc4.poolv1.near to delegate your tokens.

You will still own your NEAR tokens. All your money will remain in your wallet.

First of all, all the tokens are still on your account after the delegation, but they are frozen, so you can’t conduct transactions with them. Safety of your funds is provided by the NEAR Protocol blockchain as there are no intermediaries.

You will receive your rewards every epoch (12 hours). They will be added to your staked amount.

NEAR unbonding period is 4 epochs (~48 hours).