How to Stake Moonbeam in 2026
How much can you earn?
Estimate your rewards from staking Moonbeam.
How to stake Moonbeam
Set up your wallet
Download a Moonbeam-compatible wallet (MetaMask, Ledger, or the native wallet). Secure your seed phrase offline.
Get GLMR
Buy GLMR 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
Moonbeam staking — common questions
What is the current GLMR staking APY?
The current Moonbeam staking APY is approximately 12.00%. This rate fluctuates based on network participation and total staked supply. Data is updated every 4 hours.
Is there a minimum to stake GLMR?
No minimum stake required for Moonbeam. You can start with any amount.
How risky is GLMR staking?
Moonbeam staking carries high risk. This is a higher-risk staking option with potential for significant slashing, smart contract exploits, or high volatility.
What type of staking does GLMR use?
Moonbeam uses native staking. Stake directly on the blockchain by delegating to validators.
What percentage of GLMR is staked?
About 30.0% of the total Moonbeam supply is currently staked, worth $3.58M.