<p>Staking is only used with <a href="https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/q/9082/5406">proof-of-stake</a> cryptocurrencies. Dogecoin uses a proof-of-work algorithm, so there is no staking in Dogecoin.</p>

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Murch
<p>Help,</p>

<p>I am new to staking using crypto currency wallets.</p>

<p>I have download the Dogecoin Core Wallet 1.10 and the Encrypt Wallet Option is greyed out. How can I encrypt this wallet for staking please? I have other wallets for other crypto currencies that are all staking fine.</p>

<p>Thanks in advance.</p>

<p>Declan</p>

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Hey Declan, do you mean "staking" as in "mining in a proof-of-stake cryptocurrency"? Dogecoin uses a proof-of-work algorithm, so if that's what you mean, there is no staking in Dogecoin. See: [What is proof-of-stake?](http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/q/9082/5406)
Murch
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Thanks for your quick reply. Yes I meant proof-of-stake. Best Wishes, Declan
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Dogecoin Core Wallet 1.10 - Help - Encrypt Wallet Option not available to allow staking
Declan
# Dogecoin Core Wallet 1.10 - Help - Encrypt Wallet Option not available to allow staking

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-04-01)

Help,

I am new to staking using crypto currency wallets.

I have download the Dogecoin Core Wallet 1.10 and the Encrypt Wallet Option is greyed out. How can I encrypt this wallet for staking please? I have other wallets for other crypto currencies that are all staking fine.

Thanks in advance.

username_0

**Tags:** dogecoin

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Hey username_0, do you mean "staking" as in "mining in a proof-of-stake cryptocurrency"? Dogecoin uses a proof-of-work algorithm, so if that's what you mean, there is no staking in Dogecoin. See: [What is proof-of-stake?](http://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/q/9082/5406)  
> **username_2**: Thanks for your quick reply. Yes I meant proof-of-stake. Best Wishes, username_0  

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### Answer by username_1 on 2016-04-01. Score: 1

Staking is only used with [proof-of-stake](https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/q/9082/5406) cryptocurrencies. Dogecoin uses a proof-of-work algorithm, so there is no staking in Dogecoin.


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