How to Stake Dash in 2026
How much can you earn?
Estimate your rewards from staking Dash.
How to stake Dash
Set up your wallet
Download a Dash-compatible wallet (MetaMask, Ledger, or the native wallet). Secure your seed phrase offline.
Get DASH
Buy DASH on a major exchange (Coinbase, Binance, Kraken) and transfer to your wallet. Keep a little extra for gas fees.
Choose a staking option
No minimum required. Delegate any amount to a validator or use a liquid staking protocol for maximum flexibility.
Start earning
Confirm the transaction and you're staking. Rewards accumulate automatically — check in periodically to monitor your position.
What to watch out for
Dash staking — common questions
What is the current DASH staking APY?
The current Dash staking APY is approximately 8.00%. This rate fluctuates based on network participation and total staked supply. Data is updated every 4 hours.
Is there a minimum to stake DASH?
No minimum stake required for Dash. You can start with any amount.
How risky is DASH staking?
Dash staking carries medium risk. There are some risks including potential slashing, lock-up periods, and smart contract risk.
What type of staking does DASH use?
Dash uses native staking. Stake directly on the blockchain by delegating to validators.
What percentage of DASH is staked?
About 30.0% of the total Dash supply is currently staked, worth $125.22M.