How to Stake NEAR Protocol (NEAR) on Exodus
Exodus may not directly support NEAR staking, but you can still use Exodus to buy NEAR and transfer it for staking.
Current APY
4.7%
Price
$1.37
Platform Fee
No
Platform Type
wallet
Step-by-Step: Stake NEAR on Exodus
Install Exodus
Download and install Exodus from its official site. Set up a new wallet or import an existing seed phrase, and back up your recovery phrase securely.
Fund the wallet with NEAR
Buy NEAR on an exchange (Coinbase, Kraken, Binance) and withdraw to your Exodus address. Double-check the network before sending.
Open the staking section
In Exodus, navigate to the staking or earn tab for NEAR Protocol. Pick a validator — look for low commission, long uptime, and avoid the top validator to support decentralization.
Delegate and confirm
Enter the amount of NEAR to stake and confirm the transaction. Rewards typically begin accruing in 1–2 epochs and compound automatically or are claimable from the same screen.
Exodus for NEAR Staking: Pros & Cons
Pros
- + Polished design — desktop, mobile, and browser extension all consistent
- + Native staking for 7+ chains in one app
- + 24/7 live support — rare for a non-custodial wallet
- + Publicly traded company with transparent ownership
Cons
- - Closed-source (most other major wallets are open-source)
- - Built-in swap charges a markup on top of network spread
- - Limited validator selection — Exodus auto-picks for you on some chains
Other Platforms for NEAR Staking
Exchange · 25–35% commission on rewards
Exchange · 10–20% commission
Exchange · Built into rates
Liquid Staking · 10% of staking rewards
validator · Varies (institutional pricing)
validator · 5–10% commission
wallet · No platform fee — only network/validator commission
wallet · No platform fee — validator commission (typically 1–10%)
wallet · No platform fee — validator commission only