How to Stake BitShares in 2026
How much can you earn?
Estimate your rewards from staking BitShares.
What is BitShares staking?
Staking BitShares means locking your BTS to help validate transactions on the BitShares network. In return you earn rewards — currently about 12.0% a year. Your BTS stays yours the whole time; you're delegating it, not giving it away.
Is staking BitShares worth it in 2026?
BitShares's ~12.0% APY is on the higher end, and higher yield means higher risk: newer networks, thinner liquidity, and more price volatility. It can be worth it if you believe in the project long-term and only stake what you're comfortable holding through swings.
Follow the step-by-step guide below to start staking BTS.
How to stake BitShares
Set up your wallet
Download a BitShares-compatible wallet (MetaMask, Ledger, or the native wallet). Secure your seed phrase offline.
Get BTS
Buy BTS on a major exchange (Coinbase, Binance, Kraken) and transfer to your wallet. Keep a little extra for gas fees.
Choose a staking option
No minimum required. Delegate any amount to a validator or use a liquid staking protocol for maximum flexibility.
Start earning
Confirm the transaction and you're staking. Rewards accumulate automatically — check in periodically to monitor your position.
What to watch out for
BitShares staking — common questions
What is the current BTS staking APY?
The current BitShares staking APY is approximately 12.00%. This rate fluctuates based on network participation and total staked supply. Data is updated every few hours.
Is there a minimum to stake BTS?
No minimum stake required for BitShares. You can start with any amount.
How risky is BTS staking?
BitShares staking is a higher-risk option, with potential for significant slashing, smart contract exploits, or high volatility.
What type of staking does BTS use?
BitShares uses native staking. Stake directly on the blockchain by delegating to validators.
What percentage of BTS is staked?
About 30.0% of the total BitShares supply is currently staked, worth $902,095.