ASSET
NEAR
Yield-bearing token tracked across 9 pools.
Reward rate
9.0%
per year, native
Spot price
$1.97
USD
Market cap
$2.56Billion
fully diluted
Staked
42.0%
of supply
NEAR price · USD
Market cap
$2.56Billion
Circulating
1.3Billion NEAR
DeFi alternatives
Use NEAR in DeFi instead
Pools where you can supply liquidity, lend, or earn rewards using NEAR. Higher rates than native staking — and higher risk.
Best DeFi vs native
18.83% DeFi · 9.0% Native
| Pool | Protocol | Chain | Type | APY | TVL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| uniswap-v3 - NEAR-USDC USDC · NEAR | Uniswap V3 | Ethereum | lp | 18.46% | $359Thousand |
| raydium-amm - NEAR-USDC USDC · NEAR | Raydium Amm | Solana | lp | 12.08% | $357Thousand |
| uniswap-v3 - NEAR-WBNB WBNB · NEAR | Uniswap V3 | BSC | lp | 32.1% | $56.7Thousand |
| uniswap-v3 - NEAR-WETH WETH · NEAR | Uniswap V3 | Ethereum | lp | 18.83% | $49.9Thousand |
| sushiswap - NEAR-WETH WETH · NEAR | Sushiswap | Ethereum | lp | 8.55% | $41.9Thousand |
| uniswap-v3 - NEAR-USDT USDT · NEAR | Uniswap V3 | BSC | lp | 61.79% | $10Thousand |
Where it earns most
NEAR earns yield on 3 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 NEAR
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 NEAR
What is staking NEAR?
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Staking NEAR means locking your NEAR 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 NEAR?
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Right now, staking NEAR pays around 9.0% per year, 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 NEAR 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 NEAR. 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.
See also
Terms used on this page
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APY
Annual Percentage Yield — the yearly return on a deposit assuming rewards are continuously reinvested. Always slightly higher than APR.
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Validator Commission
The fee a validator takes from staking rewards before passing the rest to delegators. Often 5–15%; lower means more of the reward reaches you.
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Slashing
An automatic penalty where part of a validator's stake is destroyed for misbehaviour or extended downtime. Real risk for delegators too.
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Liquid Staking Token (LST)
A receipt token issued by a liquid staking protocol that represents your staked position and accrues rewards. Examples: stETH, rETH, jitoSOL.
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Unbonding Period
The waiting time after you unstake before tokens become liquid again. Ranges from minutes (Ethereum LSTs) to 21+ days (Cosmos chains).