How to Stake BNB in 2026
How much can you earn?
Estimate your rewards from staking BNB.
How to stake BNB
Set up your wallet
Download a BNB Chain-compatible wallet (MetaMask, Ledger, or the native wallet). Secure your seed phrase offline.
Get BNB
Buy BNB 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 0.001 BNB 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
BNB staking — common questions
What is the current BNB staking APY?
The current BNB staking APY is approximately 4.45%. This rate fluctuates based on network participation and total staked supply. Data is updated every 4 hours.
Is there a minimum to stake BNB?
Yes, the minimum stake for BNB is 0.001 BNB. Some third-party platforms allow smaller amounts through pooled staking.
How risky is BNB staking?
BNB staking carries low risk. The network is well-established with strong validator infrastructure and slashing protection.
What type of staking does BNB use?
BNB uses native staking. Stake directly on the blockchain by delegating to validators.
What percentage of BNB is staked?
About 15.0% of the total BNB supply is currently staked, worth $581.06M.