How to Stake Staked NEAR in 2026
How much can you earn?
Estimate your rewards from staking Staked NEAR.
What is Staked NEAR staking?
Staked NEAR is a liquid staking token: you deposit the underlying asset and receive STNEAR, 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 Staked NEAR worth it in 2026?
Staked NEAR'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 STNEAR.
How to stake Staked NEAR
Get STNEAR
Purchase STNEAR on a supported exchange.
Connect your wallet
Connect your wallet to a liquid staking protocol.
Deposit and receive tokens
Deposit STNEAR 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
Staked NEAR staking — common questions
What is the current STNEAR staking APY?
The current Staked NEAR 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 STNEAR?
No minimum stake required for Staked NEAR. You can start with any amount.
How risky is STNEAR staking?
Staked NEAR staking is a higher-risk option, with potential for significant slashing, smart contract exploits, or high volatility.
What type of staking does STNEAR use?
Staked NEAR uses liquid staking. Get tradeable tokens representing your staked position while still earning rewards.
What percentage of STNEAR is staked?
About 100.0% of the total Staked NEAR supply is currently staked, worth $0.