ASSET
ZEC
Yield-bearing token tracked across 18 pools.
Reward rate
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per year, native
Spot price
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USD
Note
ZEC doesn't have native staking. Look for DeFi yield options below — supplying liquidity, lending, or wrapped-token staking.
DeFi alternatives
Use ZEC in DeFi instead
Pools where you can supply liquidity, lend, or earn rewards using ZEC. Higher rates than native staking — and higher risk.
| Pool | Protocol | Chain | Type | APY | TVL |
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| orca-dex - ZEC-USDC USDC · ZEC | Orca Dex | Solana | lp | 126.42% | $1.81Million |
| uniswap-v3 - ZEC-BTCB BTCB · ZEC | Uniswap V3 | BSC | lp | 36.8% | $1.21Million |
| uniswap-v3 - ZEC-USDT USDT · ZEC | Uniswap V3 | BSC | lp | 154.4% | $499Thousand |
| orca-dex - SOL-ZEC SOL · ZEC | Orca Dex | Solana | lp | 8.54% | $359Thousand |
| project-0 - ZEC ZEC | Project 0 | Solana | lp | 0.57% | $224Thousand |
| uniswap-v4 - ZEC-USDC USDC · ZEC | Uniswap V4 | BSC | lp | 566.21% | $179Thousand |
| pando-leaf - ZEC ZEC | Pando Leaf | Mixin | cdp | 0.0% | $117Thousand |
| uniswap-v4 - BNB-ZEC BNB · ZEC | Uniswap V4 | BSC | lp | 1.28% | $78.3Thousand |
| raydium-amm - WSOL-ZEC WSOL · ZEC | Raydium Amm | Solana | lp | 16.55% | $75.7Thousand |
| raydium-amm - ZEC-USDC USDC · ZEC | Raydium Amm | Solana | lp | 46.52% | $27.4Thousand |
| uniswap-v3 - ZEC-USDT USDT · ZEC | Uniswap V3 | BSC | lp | 169.94% | $24.7Thousand |
| orca-dex - CBBTC-ZEC CBBTC · ZEC | Orca Dex | Solana | lp | 149.24% | $19Thousand |
| orca-dex - FARTCOIN-ZEC ZEC · FARTCOIN | Orca Dex | Solana | lp | 15.2% | $15.2Thousand |
| orca-dex - ZEC-$WIF ZEC · $WIF | Orca Dex | Solana | lp | 10.74% | $13.4Thousand |
| orca-dex - ZEC-XAUT0 ZEC · XAUT0 | Orca Dex | Solana | lp | 85.83% | $11.6Thousand |
Dónde gana más
ZEC genera rendimiento en 2 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 ZEC
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 ZEC
What is staking ZEC?
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Staking ZEC means locking your ZEC 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 ZEC?
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Right now, staking ZEC 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 ZEC 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 ZEC. 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.