How to Stake IOTA in 2026
How much can you earn?
Estimate your rewards from staking IOTA.
How to stake IOTA
Set up your wallet
Download a IOTA-compatible wallet (MetaMask, Ledger, or the native wallet). Secure your seed phrase offline.
Get IOTA
Buy IOTA 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
IOTA staking — common questions
What is the current IOTA staking APY?
The current IOTA 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 IOTA?
No minimum stake required for IOTA. You can start with any amount.
How risky is IOTA staking?
IOTA staking carries medium risk. There are some risks including potential slashing, lock-up periods, and smart contract risk.
What type of staking does IOTA use?
IOTA uses native staking. Stake directly on the blockchain by delegating to validators.
What percentage of IOTA is staked?
About 30.0% of the total IOTA supply is currently staked, worth $78.54M.