How to Stake NEAR Protocol (NEAR) on Polkadot{.js}
Polkadot{.js} may not directly support NEAR staking, but you can still use Polkadot{.js} 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 Polkadot{.js}
Polkadot{.js} gives you full control of your assets.
Stake NEAR on Polkadot{.js} →Step-by-Step: Stake NEAR on Polkadot{.js}
Install Polkadot{.js}
Download and install Polkadot{.js} 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 Polkadot{.js} address. Double-check the network before sending.
Open the staking section
In Polkadot{.js}, 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.
Polkadot{.js} for NEAR Staking: Pros & Cons
Pros
- + Reference wallet — every new chain feature lands here first
- + Direct access to all governance and chain functions via polkadot.js.org/apps
- + Open-source, audited, maintained by the core teams
- + Full Ledger integration
Cons
- - Bare-bones UX — designed for power users, not beginners
- - No NFT gallery, fiat ramp, or portfolio polish
- - Mobile experience is minimal
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