How to Stake Cronos zkEVM CRO in 2026
How much can you earn?
Estimate your rewards from staking Cronos zkEVM CRO.
What is Cronos zkEVM CRO staking?
Cronos zkEVM CRO is a liquid staking token: you deposit the underlying asset and receive ZKCRO, which keeps earning about 4.0% APY while staying tradeable. That means you can use it across DeFi instead of locking it up.
Is staking Cronos zkEVM CRO worth it in 2026?
Cronos zkEVM CRO's ~4.0% 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 ZKCRO.
How to stake Cronos zkEVM CRO
Get ZKCRO
Purchase ZKCRO on a supported exchange.
Connect your wallet
Connect your wallet to a liquid staking protocol.
Deposit and receive tokens
Deposit ZKCRO to receive liquid staking tokens that earn yield automatically.
Use in DeFi (optional)
Your liquid tokens can be used in DeFi protocols for additional yield on top of staking rewards.
What to watch out for
Cronos zkEVM CRO staking — common questions
What is the current ZKCRO staking APY?
The current Cronos zkEVM CRO staking APY is approximately 4.00%. This rate fluctuates based on network participation and total staked supply. Data is updated every few hours.
Is there a minimum to stake ZKCRO?
No minimum stake required for Cronos zkEVM CRO. You can start with any amount.
How risky is ZKCRO staking?
Cronos zkEVM CRO staking is a higher-risk option, with potential for significant slashing, smart contract exploits, or high volatility.
What type of staking does ZKCRO use?
Cronos zkEVM CRO uses liquid staking. Get tradeable tokens representing your staked position while still earning rewards.
What percentage of ZKCRO is staked?
About 100.0% of the total Cronos zkEVM CRO supply is currently staked, worth $9.89M.