How to Stake Swell in 2026
How much can you earn?
Estimate your rewards from staking Swell.
How to stake Swell
Get SWELL
Purchase SWELL on a supported exchange.
Connect your wallet
Connect your wallet to a liquid staking protocol.
Deposit and receive tokens
Deposit SWELL to receive liquid staking tokens that earn yield automatically.
Use in DeFi (optional)
Your liquid tokens can be used in DeFi protocols for additional yield on top of staking rewards.
What to watch out for
Swell staking — common questions
What is the current SWELL staking APY?
The current Swell staking APY is approximately 4.00%. This rate fluctuates based on network participation and total staked supply. Data is updated every 4 hours.
Is there a minimum to stake SWELL?
No minimum stake required for Swell. You can start with any amount.
How risky is SWELL staking?
Swell staking carries high risk. This is a higher-risk staking option with potential for significant slashing, smart contract exploits, or high volatility.
What type of staking does SWELL use?
Swell uses liquid staking. Get tradeable tokens representing your staked position while still earning rewards.
What percentage of SWELL is staked?
About 100.0% of the total Swell supply is currently staked, worth $5.32M.