The staking intelligence platform
Real-time staking data, validator analytics, and nomination strategies across every major Proof-of-Stake blockchain — all in one place.
Live Comparison
Side-by-side staking metrics for the top Proof-of-Stake networks. Sort by reward rate, lock-up period, or staking ratio to find your ideal chain.
| Network | Est. APY | Staking Ratio | Lock / Unbonding | Min. Stake | Validators | Slashing Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ethereum |
3.4% | 28.1% | ~1–5 days | 32 ETH / any via LST | 1,050,000+ | Low |
Polkadot |
15.2% | 53.8% | 28 days | 250 DOT (nomination pools: 1 DOT) | 297 active | Medium |
Kusama |
17.4% | 47.2% | 7 days | 0.1 KSM (nomination pools) | 1,000 active | Medium |
Cardano |
3.2% | 62.1% | None (liquid) | 2 ADA | 3,200+ | Low |
Cosmos |
14.8% | 62.4% | 21 days | None | 180 active | Medium |
Solana |
7.1% | 66.7% | ~2–3 days | None | 1,800+ | Low |
Celestia |
12.5% | 58.3% | 21 days | None | 100 active | Medium |
Avalanche |
8.2% | 56.4% | 14 days | 25 AVAX (delegate) / 2,000 (validate) | 1,700+ | Low |
NEAR |
9.5% | 46.2% | ~2–3 days | None | 230+ | Low |
Sui |
3.8% | 81.2% | ~1 day | 1 SUI | 107 active | Low |
* Approximate figures — APY fluctuates with network conditions. Updated April 2026.
Rewards Estimator
Pick a chain, enter how much you plan to stake, and see approximate rewards at the current APY — yearly, monthly, and daily.
* Simple-interest estimate. Ignores compounding, fees, validator commission, slashing, and token price movement.
Chain Deep Dives
Detailed staking profiles for every chain we track, including mechanics, tips for nominators, and what to watch out for.
Decentralization
A quantitative measure of how hard a blockchain is to capture. The minimum number of independent entities — validators, miners, or staking pools — that would need to collude to compromise the network, either by censoring transactions or mounting a 51% attack. Higher is better.
Named after Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator and popularized by Balaji Srinivasan, the coefficient is calculated per subsystem — the network’s overall score is the bottleneck, the lowest number across these five categories:
Figures below reflect the consensus (validator/staking) layer — the most commonly cited slice — and fluctuate with validator churn and staking trends. Click the Coefficient header to sort by decentralization.
| # | Blockchain | Coefficient | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ethereum (ETH) | ~25–30+ | Proof of Stake |
| 2 | Polkadot (DOT) | ~70–100 | Nominated Proof of Stake |
| 3 | Solana (SOL) | ~18–21 | Proof of History + Stake |
| 4 | Avalanche (AVAX) | ~25 | Proof of Stake |
| 5 | Cardano (ADA) | ~24 | Proof of Stake |
| 6 | Cosmos (ATOM) | ~7–10 | Bonded Proof of Stake |
| 7 | NEAR Protocol (NEAR) | ~8–12 | Proof of Stake |
| 8 | Mina Protocol (MINA) | ~11 | Succinct Proof of Stake |
| 9 | Fantom (FTM) | ~3 | Lachesis (aBFT PoS) |
| 10 | Aptos (APT) | ~15 | Proof of Stake |
| 11 | Sui (SUI) | ~14 | Proof of Stake |
| 12 | Polygon (POL) | ~4 | Proof of Stake |
| 13 | Algorand (ALGO) | ~15–20 | Pure Proof of Stake |
| 14 | Bitcoin (BTC) | ~4–5* | Proof of Work |
| 15 | Litecoin (LTC) | ~3–4* | Proof of Work |
| 16 | Hedera (HBAR) | ~30† | Hashgraph (permissioned) |
| 17 | Internet Computer (ICP) | ~10–15 | Threshold Relay |
| 18 | MultiversX / Elrond (EGLD) | ~10 | Secure Proof of Stake |
| 19 | Flow (FLOW) | ~4 | Proof of Stake |
| 20 | THORChain (RUNE) | ~10–12 | Proof of Stake |
| 21 | Tezos (XTZ) | ~9 | Liquid Proof of Stake |
| 22 | Harmony (ONE) | ~6 | Proof of Stake |
| 23 | Kusama (KSM) | ~50–80 | Nominated Proof of Stake |
| 24 | Secret Network (SCRT) | ~6 | Proof of Stake |
| 25 | Gnosis (GNO) | ~15 | Proof of Stake |
| 26 | Sei (SEI) | ~10 | Proof of Stake |
| 27 | Celestia (TIA) | ~10–12 | Proof of Stake |
| 28 | Starknet (STRK) | <5 | PoS (early stage) |
| 29 | Arbitrum (ARB) | N/A‡ | L2 (sequencer) |
| 30 | Optimism (OP) | N/A‡ | L2 (sequencer) |
| 31 | Injective (INJ) | ~10 | Proof of Stake |
| 32 | Terra (LUNA) | ~5 | Proof of Stake |
| 33 | Osmosis (OSMO) | ~7 | Proof of Stake |
| 34 | Cronos (CRO) | ~5 | PoA / PoS |
| 35 | Kava (KAVA) | ~8 | Proof of Stake |
| 36 | Akash (AKT) | ~7 | Proof of Stake |
| 37 | Astar (ASTR) | ~10 | Proof of Stake |
| 38 | Moonbeam (GLMR) | ~15 | Proof of Stake |
| 39 | Celo (CELO) | ~8 | Proof of Stake |
| 40 | Zilliqa (ZIL) | ~5 | PoW + pBFT |
* PoW chains: coefficient reflects the top mining pools, not individual miners. † Hedera’s governing council is permissioned — the ~30 figure describes the council size, not open-validator decentralization. ‡ Sequencer-based L2s (Arbitrum, Optimism) currently depend on a centralized sequencer; no validator-set Nakamoto coefficient applies at this layer.
Staking 101
Whether you're a first-time delegator or a seasoned nominator, these guides cover everything you need to know.
Different blockchains offer different reward rates, lock-up periods, and risk profiles. Use our comparison table above to weigh APY against unbonding time, slashing risk, and minimum requirements.
Self-custody wallets are recommended. For Ethereum, try MetaMask or Ledger Live. For Polkadot/Kusama, use the Polkadot-JS extension, Talisman, or Nova Wallet. For Cosmos, Keplr is the go-to.
Look for validators with high uptime (>99%), reasonable commission (5–15%), a track record of no slashing, and active community participation. Diversify across multiple validators when possible.
Submit your staking transaction through your wallet. On NPoS chains like Polkadot, you nominate up to 16 validators. On DPoS chains like Cosmos, you delegate to individual validators.
Check your staking performance regularly. If a validator goes offline, raises commissions, or gets slashed, re-delegate promptly. Tools like StakingWatch help you stay on top of changes.
Liquid staking tokens (LSTs) give you a tradeable receipt for your staked assets. This lets you earn staking rewards while using that capital in DeFi — composability without the lock-up.
Risk Awareness
Staking isn't risk-free. Here are the key risks every staker and nominator should understand before committing capital.
Validators who misbehave (double-signing, extended downtime) can lose a portion of their stake — and on NPoS chains like Polkadot, nominators share that loss. Always research validator history.
Most chains enforce an unbonding period (7–28 days) during which your tokens are illiquid. During market volatility, you can't sell. Liquid staking mitigates this but introduces smart contract risk.
Staking rewards are paid in the native token. A 15% APY means little if the token's price drops 50%. Consider the overall outlook of the chain, not just the staking yield.
Liquid staking protocols, staking pools, and DeFi integrations all rely on smart contracts. Bugs or exploits can lead to loss of funds. Stick with audited, battle-tested protocols.
Validators can raise commissions, go offline, or act maliciously. On chains with capped validator sets, your nominations might not even be elected. Monitor your validators actively.
The regulatory landscape for staking is evolving. Some jurisdictions may classify staking rewards as taxable income or restrict staking services. Stay informed about local regulations.
Reference
Key terms every staker and nominator should know.