Sentinel
How to Stake Sentinel (DVPN)
Introduction
Cybersecurity continues to be a significant concern for companies as well as individuals around the world. This is where VPN services come in. These tools serve as the last line of protection for most systems, making them practically invisible to cybercriminals. The global VPN market of $27 Billion in 2020 and projected growth to $54 Billion by 2024, one recent study predicts that the overall VPN services market will hit $92.6 billion by 20271. The VPN market is propelled by the rising number of advanced and complex cybersecurity threats as well as the intensive usage of remote working due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Many internet users leverage VPN for general security (49%) and general privacy (40%) when browsing the net. 17% of consumers use a VPN to access a Tor browser. Other large providers in the industry are NordVPN, a robust VPN software for business and individual users as well as ZenMate, which offers high-speed, anonymous, and affordable internet access.
Sentinel network
The Sentinel ecosystem is a global network of autonomous dVPN applications that enable private and censorship resistant internet access based on Sentinels own blockchain network.
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How to Stake Sentinel (DVPN):
Anyone who holds DVPN can stake / delegate with a stake-supporting wallet. Please see below for step-by-step instructions on how to stake DVPN using Keplr browser extension to Bridgetower's validator node.
Bridgetower’s Sentinel Delegation Address: sentvaloper1mhd932nfryqkfafdqt7qta0dgc4kr56yts5e56
Validator Node on Mintscan: https://www.mintscan.io/sentinel/validators/sentvaloper1mhd932nfryqkfafdqt7qta0dgc4kr56yts5e56
Keplr Wallet
Note: Remember to pin your Keplr browser extension to easily access your wallet.
2. Open Keplr Browser Extension
Once installed, click on the Keplr extension and the page popup, which this guide will cover the options to:
a. Create new account- generate new recovery phrase [See 3a]
b. Import existing account- recover wallet with recovery phrase [See 3b]
c. Sign in with Google if you already created wallet and connected to your Google account [See 3c]
3a. Create a new wallet
1) Input desired name in “Account name” and write down your Recover Phrase in the exact order given and then click on “Next”.
Important! It is not safe to take a picture or make a screenshot while saving a recovery phrase. Do not store your mnemonic password on online media and do not share it with anyone, otherwise, your funds may be stolen.
2) Input the recovery phrase in the exact numerical order. Click “Register”.
3) Click “Done” and you’re all set to view your wallet.
3b. Restore Your Existing Wallet using Passphrase.
1) Input recovery phrase in exact order on the screen, Account name and password, and click “Next”.
2) Click “Done” and you’re all set to view your wallet.
3c. Sign in with Google
Use this in the event you already created a wallet and connected your Google account
1) Google popup will require you to input your Google login credentials.
2) Input desired name in “Account name” & password and click on “Next”.
3) Click “Done” and you’re all set to view your wallet.
4. View wallet dashboard
An easy way to also view your wallet dashboard is to visit: https://wallet.keplr.app/chains/sentinel
5. Deposit dVPN
Copy your dVPN address using the copy icon 
in upper right hand corner of your dashboard and paste into another wallet to initiate dVPN deposit to your Keplr wallet.
6. Search Bridgetower in validator list
Once transferred, scroll down to “All Sentinel Validators”, type in Bridgetower, and click “Bridgetower” to open delegation screen. Click "Delegate" to continue.
7. Stake dVPN
Input desired amount to stake and click “Delegate”.
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