How to Stake Harmony in 2026
How much can you earn?
Estimate your rewards from staking Harmony.
What is Harmony staking?
Staking Harmony means locking your ONE to help validate transactions on the Harmony network. In return you earn rewards — currently about 8.0% a year. Your ONE stays yours the whole time; you're delegating it, not giving it away.
Is staking Harmony worth it in 2026?
Harmony's ~8.0% 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 ONE.
How to stake Harmony
Set up your wallet
Download a Harmony-compatible wallet (MetaMask, Ledger, or the native wallet). Secure your seed phrase offline.
Get ONE
Buy ONE 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 1000 ONE 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
Harmony staking — common questions
What is the current ONE staking APY?
The current Harmony staking APY is approximately 8.00%. This rate fluctuates based on network participation and total staked supply. Data is updated every few hours.
Is there a minimum to stake ONE?
Yes, the minimum stake for Harmony is 1000 ONE. Some third-party platforms allow smaller amounts through pooled staking.
How risky is ONE staking?
Harmony staking is a higher-risk option, with potential for significant slashing, smart contract exploits, or high volatility.
What type of staking does ONE use?
Harmony uses native staking. Stake directly on the blockchain by delegating to validators.
What percentage of ONE is staked?
About 30.0% of the total Harmony supply is currently staked, worth $9.58M.