How to Stake Waves in 2026
How much can you earn?
Estimate your rewards from staking Waves.
How to stake Waves
Set up your wallet
Download a Waves-compatible wallet (MetaMask, Ledger, or the native wallet). Secure your seed phrase offline.
Get WAVES
Buy WAVES on a major exchange (Coinbase, Binance, Kraken) and transfer to your wallet. Keep a little extra for gas fees.
Choose a staking option
You need at least 0.001 WAVES to start. Navigate to the staking interface or delegate to a trusted validator.
Start earning
Confirm the transaction and you're staking. Rewards accumulate automatically — check in periodically to monitor your position.
What to watch out for
Waves staking — common questions
What is the current WAVES staking APY?
The current Waves 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 WAVES?
Yes, the minimum stake for Waves is 0.001 WAVES. Some third-party platforms allow smaller amounts through pooled staking.
How risky is WAVES staking?
Waves staking carries medium risk. There are some risks including potential slashing, lock-up periods, and smart contract risk.
What type of staking does WAVES use?
Waves uses native staking. Stake directly on the blockchain by delegating to validators.
What percentage of WAVES is staked?
About 40.0% of the total Waves supply is currently staked, worth $0.