How to Stake Stacks in 2026
How much can you earn?
Estimate your rewards from staking Stacks.
How to stake Stacks
Set up your wallet
Download a Stacks-compatible wallet (MetaMask, Ledger, or the native wallet). Secure your seed phrase offline.
Get STX
Buy STX 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 100 STX 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
Stacks staking — common questions
What is the current STX staking APY?
The current Stacks staking APY is approximately 6.00%. This rate fluctuates based on network participation and total staked supply. Data is updated every 4 hours.
Is there a minimum to stake STX?
Yes, the minimum stake for Stacks is 100 STX. Some third-party platforms allow smaller amounts through pooled staking.
How risky is STX staking?
Stacks staking carries medium risk. There are some risks including potential slashing, lock-up periods, and smart contract risk.
What type of staking does STX use?
Stacks uses native staking. Stake directly on the blockchain by delegating to validators.
What percentage of STX is staked?
About 30.0% of the total Stacks supply is currently staked, worth $122.27M.