ASSET
APE
Yield-bearing token tracked across 16 pools.
Reward rate
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per year, native
Spot price
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USD
Note
APE doesn't have native staking. Look for DeFi yield options below — supplying liquidity, lending, or wrapped-token staking.
DeFi alternatives
Use APE in DeFi instead
Pools where you can supply liquidity, lend, or earn rewards using APE. Higher rates than native staking — and higher risk.
| Pool | Protocol | Chain | Type | APY | TVL |
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| uniswap-v4 - ETH-APE ETH · APE | Uniswap V4 | Ethereum | lp | 22.71% | $503Thousand |
| camelot-v3 - APE-WETH WETH · APE | Camelot V3 | Arbitrum | lp | 38.61% | $120Thousand |
| gmx-v2-perps - APE-USDC USDC · APE | Gmx V2 Perps | Arbitrum | lp | 9.41% | $112Thousand |
| uniswap-v3 - APE-WETH WETH · APE | Uniswap V3 | Ethereum | lp | 1.44% | $108Thousand |
| balancer-v2 - APE-TEL TEL · APE | Balancer V2 | Polygon | lp | 2156.15% | $91.3Thousand |
| uniswap-v2 - APE-WETH WETH · APE | Uniswap V2 | Ethereum | lp | 0.0% | $80.8Thousand |
| uniswap-v3 - APE-USDC USDC · APE | Uniswap V3 | Arbitrum | lp | 29.58% | $26.1Thousand |
| orca-dex - SOL-APE SOL · APE | Orca Dex | Solana | lp | 10.23% | $16.7Thousand |
| gmtrade - APE-USDC USDC · APE | GMTrade | Solana | lp | 21.01% | $13.1Thousand |
| fraxlend - APE APE | Fraxlend | Ethereum | lending | 0.2% | $2 |
| paraspace-lending-v1 - APE APE | Paraspace Lending V1 | Ethereum | lending | 0.0% | $0 |
| aloe - APE APE | Aloe | Ethereum | lp | 0.0% | $0 |
Wo es am meisten verdient
APE verdient Rendite auf 4 Chains
Beste Verzinsung auf jeder Chain. Wähle die, die du schon nutzt — Brücken fügen Gebühren und eine eigene Risiko-Schicht hinzu.
Background reading
Learn more before staking APE
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 APE
What is staking APE?
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Staking APE means locking your APE 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 APE?
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Right now, staking APE 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 APE 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 APE. 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.