How to Stake NEAR Protocol (NEAR) on MetaMask
MetaMask may not directly support NEAR staking, but you can still use MetaMask to buy NEAR and transfer it for staking.
Current APY
4.7%
Price
$1.37
Platform Fee
Provider
Platform Type
wallet
Start Staking NEAR on MetaMask
MetaMask gives you full control of your assets.
Stake NEAR on MetaMask →Step-by-Step: Stake NEAR on MetaMask
Install MetaMask
Download and install MetaMask 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 MetaMask address. Double-check the network before sending.
Open the staking section
In MetaMask, 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.
MetaMask for NEAR Staking: Pros & Cons
Pros
- + Stake without leaving your wallet — no dApp hopping
- + 30M+ user base; battle-tested over a decade
- + Snap ecosystem extends to Cosmos, Solana, and more
- + Receive LST (stETH or ETHx) usable across DeFi
Cons
- - Adds Lido/Stader smart-contract risk on top of native staking
- - Native ETH validator running not supported in-wallet
- - 10% provider fee on top of network commissions
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