How to Stake NEAR Protocol (NEAR) on Kraken
Kraken may not directly support NEAR staking, but you can still use Kraken to buy NEAR and transfer it for staking.
Current APY
4.7%
Price
$1.37
Platform Fee
10–15%
Platform Type
Exchange
Step-by-Step: Stake NEAR on Kraken
Create a Kraken account
Sign up at Kraken, complete identity verification (KYC), and secure your account with 2FA.
Deposit or buy NEAR
Transfer NEAR to your Kraken wallet, or buy it directly using fiat currency (bank transfer, card, etc.).
Navigate to Staking
Go to the staking or earn section on Kraken. Find NEAR Protocol (NEAR) in the list of available staking assets.
Choose your staking amount
Enter the amount of NEAR you want to stake. Review the estimated APY, lock period, and any fees.
Confirm and start earning
Confirm the staking transaction. Your NEAR will begin earning rewards, usually within 1–3 days. Rewards are typically auto-compounded.
Kraken for NEAR Staking: Pros & Cons
Pros
- + Low fees (10–15%) among exchanges
- + 20+ stakeable assets — widest selection on a CEX
- + Competitive APYs, often above market
- + Staking available in most countries
Cons
- - Custodial — Kraken controls staked assets
- - US residents limited after 2023 SEC settlement
- - Staking UI less polished than Coinbase
- - Some assets have minimum lock requirements
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