How to Stake POL (ex-MATIC) in 2026
How much can you earn?
Estimate your rewards from staking POL (ex-MATIC).
What is POL (ex-MATIC) staking?
Staking POL (ex-MATIC) means locking your POL to help validate transactions on the Polygon network. In return you earn rewards — currently about 5.0% a year. Your POL stays yours the whole time; you're delegating it, not giving it away.
Is staking POL (ex-MATIC) worth it in 2026?
POL (ex-MATIC) is one of the more established staking options — the ~5.0% APY comes with relatively low risk thanks to a mature validator set. For most holders who plan to keep their POL 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 POL.
How to stake POL (ex-MATIC)
Set up your wallet
Download a Polygon-compatible wallet (MetaMask, Ledger, or the native wallet). Secure your seed phrase offline.
Get POL
Buy POL 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 POL 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
POL (ex-MATIC) staking — common questions
What is the current POL staking APY?
The current POL (ex-MATIC) staking APY is approximately 5.00%. This rate fluctuates based on network participation and total staked supply. Data is updated every few hours.
Is there a minimum to stake POL?
Yes, the minimum stake for POL (ex-MATIC) is 1 POL. Some third-party platforms allow smaller amounts through pooled staking.
How risky is POL staking?
POL (ex-MATIC) staking carries low risk. The network is well-established with strong validator infrastructure and slashing protection.
What type of staking does POL use?
POL (ex-MATIC) uses native staking. Stake directly on the blockchain by delegating to validators.
What percentage of POL is staked?
About 30.0% of the total POL (ex-MATIC) supply is currently staked, worth $275.28M.