How to Stake Filecoin in 2026
How much can you earn?
Estimate your rewards from staking Filecoin.
How to stake Filecoin
Set up your wallet
Download a Filecoin-compatible wallet (MetaMask, Ledger, or the native wallet). Secure your seed phrase offline.
Get FIL
Buy FIL 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 FIL 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
Filecoin staking — common questions
What is the current FIL staking APY?
The current Filecoin staking APY is approximately 9.00%. This rate fluctuates based on network participation and total staked supply. Data is updated every 4 hours.
Is there a minimum to stake FIL?
Yes, the minimum stake for Filecoin is 0.01 FIL. Some third-party platforms allow smaller amounts through pooled staking.
How risky is FIL staking?
Filecoin staking carries medium risk. There are some risks including potential slashing, lock-up periods, and smart contract risk.
What type of staking does FIL use?
Filecoin uses native staking. Stake directly on the blockchain by delegating to validators.
What percentage of FIL is staked?
About 30.0% of the total Filecoin supply is currently staked, worth $202.85M.