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How to Stake LayerZero in 2026

Current APY

6.00%

Price

$2.02

Total staked

$142.55M

Supply staked

30.0%

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How much can you earn?

Estimate your rewards from staking LayerZero.

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Staking Amount

$100$100k

APR

0.1%30%+

Time Period

Compound interest

Reinvest rewards automatically

Rewards earned

$0.00

≈ 100.0000 ZRO

Total value

$0.00

+6.00% return

Based on 6% APR — compounding

Step by step

How to stake LayerZero

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Get ZRO

Acquire ZRO from an exchange.

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Connect to DeFi platform

Connect your wallet to the LayerZero DeFi platform offering staking.

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Approve and deposit

Approve the smart contract and deposit your ZRO to start earning.

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Harvest rewards

Monitor and harvest rewards periodically for optimal compounding.

Know the risks

What to watch out for

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Slashing risk

Validators can be penalized for misbehavior. Choose reputable validators to minimize this.

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Lock-up periods

Some staking has unbonding periods — you can't sell staked ZRO immediately. Liquid staking avoids this.

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Price volatility

Your rewards are in ZRO, which can lose value in fiat terms. Only stake what you're comfortable holding.

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Smart contract risk

DeFi protocols can be exploited. Only use audited, battle-tested protocols.

FAQ

LayerZero staking — common questions

What is the current ZRO staking APY?

The current LayerZero 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 ZRO?

No minimum stake required for LayerZero. You can start with any amount.

How risky is ZRO staking?

LayerZero staking carries medium risk. There are some risks including potential slashing, lock-up periods, and smart contract risk.

What type of staking does ZRO use?

LayerZero uses defi staking. DeFi staking through smart contracts can offer higher yields with additional smart contract risk.

What percentage of ZRO is staked?

About 30.0% of the total LayerZero supply is currently staked, worth $142.55M.

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