ASSET
MATIC
Yield-bearing token tracked across 6 pools.
Reward rate
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per year, native
Spot price
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USD
Note
MATIC doesn't have native staking. Look for DeFi yield options below — supplying liquidity, lending, or wrapped-token staking.
DeFi alternatives
Use MATIC in DeFi instead
Pools where you can supply liquidity, lend, or earn rewards using MATIC. Higher rates than native staking — and higher risk.
| Pool | Protocol | Chain | Type | APY | TVL |
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| uniswap-v2 - MATIC-WETH WETH · MATIC | Uniswap V2 | Ethereum | lp | 9.19% | $238Thousand |
| uniswap-v3 - MATIC-WETH WETH · MATIC | Uniswap V3 | Ethereum | lp | 0.0% | $116Thousand |
| venus-core-pool - MATIC MATIC | Venus Core Pool | BSC | lending | 0.23% | $85.2Thousand |
| bancor-v3 - MATIC MATIC | Bancor V3 | Ethereum | lp | 0.07% | $68.8Thousand |
| starlay-finance - MATIC MATIC | Starlay Finance | Astar | lending | 2.11% | $727 |
| ghost - MATIC MATIC | Ghost | Kujira | lending | 2.0% | $0 |
Where it earns most
MATIC 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 MATIC
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 MATIC
What is staking MATIC?
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Staking MATIC means locking your MATIC 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 MATIC?
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Right now, staking MATIC 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 MATIC 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 MATIC. 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.