ASSET
CAKE
Yield-bearing token tracked across 22 pools.
Reward rate
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per year, native
Spot price
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USD
Note
CAKE doesn't have native staking. Look for DeFi yield options below — supplying liquidity, lending, or wrapped-token staking.
DeFi alternatives
Use CAKE in DeFi instead
Pools where you can supply liquidity, lend, or earn rewards using CAKE. Higher rates than native staking — and higher risk.
| Pool | Protocol | Chain | Type | APY | TVL |
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| venus-core-pool - CAKE CAKE | Venus Core Pool | BSC | lending | 0.01% | $20.3Million |
| uniswap-v3 - CAKE-USDT USDT · CAKE | Uniswap V3 | BSC | lp | 0.26% | $3.92Million |
| aave-v3 - CAKE CAKE | Aave V3 | BSC | lending | 0.01% | $614Thousand |
| pancakeswap-amm - CAKE-USDT USDT · CAKE | Pancakeswap Amm | BSC | lp | 0.0% | $383Thousand |
| pancakeswap-amm-v3 - CAKE-WETH WETH · CAKE | Pancakeswap Amm V3 | Base | lp | 7.95% | $126Thousand |
| pancakeswap-amm-v3 - CAKE-WETH WETH · CAKE | Pancakeswap Amm V3 | Ethereum | lp | 1.64% | $117Thousand |
| kinza-finance - CAKE CAKE | Kinza Finance | BSC | lending | 0.0% | $95.8Thousand |
| pancakeswap-amm-v3 - CAKE-USDC USDC · CAKE | Pancakeswap Amm V3 | Ethereum | lp | 4.64% | $74.1Thousand |
| beefy - CAKE-USDT USDT · CAKE | Beefy | BSC | lp | 1.0% | $71.5Thousand |
| uniswap-v4 - CAKE-USDT USDT · CAKE | Uniswap V4 | BSC | lp | 6.64% | $61.4Thousand |
| pancakeswap-amm-v3 - CAKE-WETH WETH · CAKE | Pancakeswap Amm V3 | Base | lp | 24.09% | $55.1Thousand |
| uniswap-v3 - CAKE-USDC USDC · CAKE | Uniswap V3 | BSC | lp | 2.05% | $26.4Thousand |
| aries-markets - CAKE CAKE | Aries Markets | Aptos | lending | 0.0% | $22.5Thousand |
| radiant-v2 - CAKE CAKE | Radiant V2 | BSC | lending | 1.3% | $22.3Thousand |
| uniswap-v3 - CAKE-XVS CAKE · XVS | Uniswap V3 | BSC | lp | 0.55% | $22.2Thousand |
| pancakeswap-amm-v3 - CAKE-ZIK CAKE · ZIK | Pancakeswap Amm V3 | Ethereum | lp | 0.0% | $15.9Thousand |
| apeswap-lending - CAKE CAKE | Apeswap Lending | BSC | lp | 0.05% | $9.69Thousand |
| echelon-market - CAKE CAKE | Echelon Market | Aptos | lending | 0.0% | $6.23Thousand |
| green-planet - CAKE CAKE | Green Planet | BSC | farming | 5.89% | $2.4Thousand |
| wing-finance - CAKE CAKE | Wing Finance | BSC | lending | 0.66% | $2.04Thousand |
| dforce-lending - CAKE CAKE | Dforce Lending | BSC | lending | 0.18% | $460 |
| harbor-market - CAKE CAKE | Harbor Market | BSC | lending | 24.19% | $2 |
Where it earns most
CAKE earns yield on 4 chains
Top reward rate on each chain. Pick the one you already use — bridging adds fees and a separate risk surface.
Background reading
Learn more before staking CAKE
Guide
Which tokens earn yield, and why?
Not every token is stakeable. The ones that are split into a few categories — natives, liquid-staking tokens, stablecoins.
Read the guide →
Guide
Liquid staking, in plain English
How stETH, rETH, and similar tokens let you earn staking yield without giving up the ability to sell.
Read the guide →
Guide
What's a staking provider?
The brand running the validator. Why your choice of provider matters more than your choice of token.
Read the guide →
Frequently asked
What people ask about staking CAKE
What is staking CAKE?
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Staking CAKE means locking your CAKE with a validator that helps secure the network. The network pays you new tokens as a reward — like interest on a savings account, but the rate is set by the protocol, not a bank.
How much can I earn from staking CAKE?
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Right now, staking CAKE pays varies — check the validator list above, after the validator's commission. The exact number depends on which validator you pick. The list above is sorted by reward rate.
Is staking safe?
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Your CAKE stays in your wallet — you delegate trust, not custody. The two real risks are slashing (rare; the network can shrink your balance if your validator misbehaves) and lock-up (you can't sell instantly during the unbonding period). Picking a validator with a track record neutralizes most of the risk.
Can I unstake whenever I want?
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Yes, but unstaking is not instant. Most chains have an unbonding period of a few days to a few weeks during which you don't earn rewards and can't sell. If you need instant exit, look for a liquid-staking option — you get a tradeable receipt token for your staked balance.
What wallet do I need?
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Any non-custodial wallet that supports CAKE. Connect, choose a validator from the list above, click delegate, sign the transaction. The flow is short and you don't transfer the tokens — you grant the validator the right to use your stake to vote on the network.