ASSET
MKR
Yield-bearing token tracked across 14 pools.
Reward rate
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per year, native
Spot price
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USD
Note
MKR doesn't have native staking. Look for DeFi yield options below — supplying liquidity, lending, or wrapped-token staking.
DeFi alternatives
Use MKR in DeFi instead
Pools where you can supply liquidity, lend, or earn rewards using MKR. Higher rates than native staking — and higher risk.
| Pool | Protocol | Chain | Type | APY | TVL |
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| uniswap-v2 - MKR-WETH WETH · MKR | Uniswap V2 | Ethereum | lp | 3.44% | $1.48Million |
| uniswap-v3 - MKR-WETH WETH · MKR | Uniswap V3 | Ethereum | lp | 12.65% | $415Thousand |
| sushiswap-v3 - MKR-WETH WETH · MKR | Sushiswap V3 | Ethereum | lp | 10.15% | $400Thousand |
| uniswap-v3 - SKY-MKR SKY · MKR | Uniswap V3 | Ethereum | lp | 36.44% | $324Thousand |
| balancer-v2 - MKR-WETH WETH · MKR | Balancer V2 | Ethereum | lp | 1.01% | $203Thousand |
| balancer-v2 - MKR-TEL MKR · TEL | Balancer V2 | Polygon | lp | 0.0% | $183Thousand |
| uniswap-v2 - MKR-USD USD · MKR | Uniswap V2 | Ethereum | lp | 0.0% | $161Thousand |
| compound-v2 - MKR MKR | Compound V2 | Ethereum | lending | 0.0% | $94.3Thousand |
| bancor-v3 - MKR MKR | Bancor V3 | Ethereum | lp | 0.02% | $72.1Thousand |
| sushiswap - MKR-SIL MKR · SIL | Sushiswap | Ethereum | lp | 0.0% | $16.7Thousand |
| uniswap-v3 - MKR-WETH WETH · MKR | Uniswap V3 | Polygon | lp | 0.0% | $13.2Thousand |
| fraxlend - MKR MKR | Fraxlend | Ethereum | lending | 2.22% | $5.6Thousand |
| dforce-lending - MKR MKR | Dforce Lending | Ethereum | lending | 0.0% | $288 |
| aloe - MKR MKR | Aloe | Ethereum | lp | 0.0% | $0 |
Dónde gana más
MKR genera rendimiento en 1 cadenas
Mejor tasa por cadena. Elige la que ya usas — los puentes añaden comisiones y otra capa de riesgo.
Background reading
Learn more before staking MKR
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 MKR
What is staking MKR?
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Staking MKR means locking your MKR 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 MKR?
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Right now, staking MKR 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 MKR 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 MKR. 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.