STABLE · USD
LUSD
Stablecoin pegged to the US dollar — low volatility, yield-bearing in lending.
Reward rate
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per year, native
Spot price
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USD
Note
LUSD doesn't have native staking. Look for DeFi yield options below — supplying liquidity, lending, or wrapped-token staking.
DeFi alternatives
Use LUSD in DeFi instead
Pools where you can supply liquidity, lend, or earn rewards using LUSD. Higher rates than native staking — and higher risk.
Wo es am meisten verdient
LUSD 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.
Similar tokens
Other tokens like LUSD
Background reading
Learn more before staking LUSD
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.
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Guide
What's a staking provider?
The brand running the validator. Why your choice of provider matters more than your choice of token.
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Frequently asked
What people ask about staking LUSD
What is staking LUSD?
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Staking LUSD means locking your LUSD 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 LUSD?
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Right now, staking LUSD 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 LUSD 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 LUSD. 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.