How to Stake NEAR Protocol (NEAR) on Nami
Nami may not directly support NEAR staking, but you can still use Nami 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 Nami
Install Nami
Download and install Nami 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 Nami address. Double-check the network before sending.
Open the staking section
In Nami, 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.
Nami for NEAR Staking: Pros & Cons
Pros
- + Minimal, fast UI — pioneered the Cardano dApp connector spec (CIP-30)
- + Lightweight install, low memory footprint
- + Now backed by IOG after 2022 acquisition
Cons
- - Browser extension only — no mobile
- - ADA-only
- - Long-term roadmap unclear post-Lace launch
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