How to Stake Tezos in 2026
How much can you earn?
Estimate your rewards from staking Tezos.
How to stake Tezos
Set up your wallet
Download a Tezos-compatible wallet (MetaMask, Ledger, or the native wallet). Secure your seed phrase offline.
Get XTZ
Buy XTZ on a major exchange (Coinbase, Binance, Kraken) and transfer to your wallet. Keep a little extra for gas fees.
Choose a staking option
No minimum required. Delegate any amount to a validator or use a liquid staking protocol for maximum flexibility.
Start earning
Confirm the transaction and you're staking. Rewards accumulate automatically — check in periodically to monitor your position.
What to watch out for
Tezos staking — common questions
What is the current XTZ staking APY?
The current Tezos staking APY is approximately 5.50%. This rate fluctuates based on network participation and total staked supply. Data is updated every 4 hours.
Is there a minimum to stake XTZ?
No minimum stake required for Tezos. You can start with any amount.
How risky is XTZ staking?
Tezos staking carries low risk. The network is well-established with strong validator infrastructure and slashing protection.
What type of staking does XTZ use?
Tezos uses native staking. Stake directly on the blockchain by delegating to validators.
What percentage of XTZ is staked?
About 72.0% of the total Tezos supply is currently staked, worth $280.77M.