Really appreciate the honesty here. I’m currently two weeks into my first staking attempt and was starting to question whether it was worth the effort. Reading this made me realize I should probably take a step back and stop obsessing over daily movement. How did you track your progress—spreadsheet, app, or just mental notes? I’ve been jotting my earnings in a Notion template. For anyone new, I’d recommend staking just a small amount first so you can learn the system without anxiety. Also, did you use auto-compound or manually restake each week?

Your perspective aligns with how I approach traditional finance—slow and steady. I’ve had a few friends bail on staking because they didn’t see big gains after a few days, but I think that’s just unrealistic. Did you see your rate of return increase slightly toward the end of the month, or was it flat? I’m debating whether to roll all my earnings into a new staking cycle or keep some liquid in case of price dips. It might also be helpful for new users to post screenshots of their staking dashboard (with sensitive info blurred) to help others set realistic expectations.