How to Stake Solayer in 2026
How much can you earn?
Estimate your rewards from staking Solayer.
What is Solayer staking?
Solayer is a liquid staking token: you deposit the underlying asset and receive LAYER, 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 Solayer worth it in 2026?
Solayer'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 LAYER.
How to stake Solayer
Get LAYER
Purchase LAYER on a supported exchange.
Connect your wallet
Connect your wallet to a liquid staking protocol.
Deposit and receive tokens
Deposit LAYER 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
Solayer staking — common questions
What is the current LAYER staking APY?
The current Solayer 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 LAYER?
No minimum stake required for Solayer. You can start with any amount.
How risky is LAYER staking?
Solayer staking is a higher-risk option, with potential for significant slashing, smart contract exploits, or high volatility.
What type of staking does LAYER use?
Solayer uses liquid staking. Get tradeable tokens representing your staked position while still earning rewards.
What percentage of LAYER is staked?
About 100.0% of the total Solayer supply is currently staked, worth $17.23M.