How to Stake Cosmos Hub in 2026
How much can you earn?
Estimate your rewards from staking Cosmos Hub.
How to stake Cosmos Hub
Set up your wallet
Download a Cosmos-compatible wallet (MetaMask, Ledger, or the native wallet). Secure your seed phrase offline.
Get ATOM
Buy ATOM 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 0.01 ATOM 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
Cosmos Hub staking — common questions
What is the current ATOM staking APY?
The current Cosmos Hub staking APY is approximately 15.00%. This rate fluctuates based on network participation and total staked supply. Data is updated every 4 hours.
Is there a minimum to stake ATOM?
Yes, the minimum stake for Cosmos Hub is 0.01 ATOM. Some third-party platforms allow smaller amounts through pooled staking.
How risky is ATOM staking?
Cosmos Hub staking carries low risk. The network is well-established with strong validator infrastructure and slashing protection.
What type of staking does ATOM use?
Cosmos Hub uses native staking. Stake directly on the blockchain by delegating to validators.
What percentage of ATOM is staked?
About 67.0% of the total Cosmos Hub supply is currently staked, worth $595.02M.