How to Stake NEAR Protocol (NEAR) on Keplr Wallet
Keplr Wallet may not directly support NEAR staking, but you can still use Keplr Wallet to buy NEAR and transfer it for staking.
Current APY
4.7%
Price
$1.37
Platform Fee
No
Platform Type
wallet
Start Staking NEAR on Keplr Wallet
Keplr Wallet gives you full control of your assets.
Stake NEAR on Keplr Wallet →Step-by-Step: Stake NEAR on Keplr Wallet
Install Keplr Wallet
Download and install Keplr Wallet 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 Keplr Wallet address. Double-check the network before sending.
Open the staking section
In Keplr Wallet, 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.
Keplr Wallet for NEAR Staking: Pros & Cons
Pros
- + Native staking UX for 50+ Cosmos SDK chains
- + Validator selection screen with uptime and commission data
- + IBC transfers built in — move assets across Cosmos chains
- + Open-source, audited by SlowMist and Cure53
Cons
- - Browser extension surface — phishing risk if you sign wrong tx
- - Unbonding periods lock funds for 14–28 days
- - Mobile UX still trails the extension
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