How to Stake Axelar in 2026
How much can you earn?
Estimate your rewards from staking Axelar.
What is Axelar staking?
Staking Axelar means locking your AXL to help validate transactions on the Axelar network. In return you earn rewards — currently about 10.0% a year. Your AXL stays yours the whole time; you're delegating it, not giving it away.
Is staking Axelar worth it in 2026?
Axelar is one of the more established staking options — the ~10.0% APY comes with relatively low risk thanks to a mature validator set. For most holders who plan to keep their AXL anyway, staking it is close to a no-brainer: you earn yield on assets you'd be holding regardless.
Follow the step-by-step guide below to start staking AXL.
How to stake Axelar
Set up your wallet
Download a Axelar-compatible wallet (MetaMask, Ledger, or the native wallet). Secure your seed phrase offline.
Get AXL
Buy AXL on a major exchange (Coinbase, Binance, Kraken) and transfer to your wallet. Keep a little extra for gas fees.
Choose a staking option
You need at least 1 AXL to start. Navigate to the staking interface or delegate to a trusted validator.
Start earning
Confirm the transaction and you're staking. Rewards accumulate automatically — check in periodically to monitor your position.
What to watch out for
Axelar staking — common questions
What is the current AXL staking APY?
The current Axelar staking APY is approximately 10.00%. This rate fluctuates based on network participation and total staked supply. Data is updated every few hours.
Is there a minimum to stake AXL?
Yes, the minimum stake for Axelar is 1 AXL. Some third-party platforms allow smaller amounts through pooled staking.
How risky is AXL staking?
Axelar staking carries low risk. The network is well-established with strong validator infrastructure and slashing protection.
What type of staking does AXL use?
Axelar uses native staking. Stake directly on the blockchain by delegating to validators.
What percentage of AXL is staked?
About 30.0% of the total Axelar supply is currently staked, worth $16.05M.