For US crypto holders: the best place to stake each coin, that your state allows.
StakeScout compares exchanges, liquid staking tokens, staking ETFs and native staking for 13 coins by net yield after fees, lockup time and whether it's allowed in your state. Every number links to its source.
Short answer: For SOL, INF (Sanctum Infinity) pays the most today at 5.60%; for ETH, Kraken leads at 2.68%. If you live in CA, MD, NJ or WI, Coinbase and Robinhood won't let you start staking, but liquid staking tokens and staking ETFs still work.
Best staking rate for each coin
Top net yield across every option we track. "Best exchange" is the highest custodial rate; "Best no-lockup" is the best option you can sell at any time.
| Coin | Best net yield | Best exchange | Best no-lockup option | Network unbonding | Options | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETHEthereum | 2.68%Kraken | 2.68%Kraken | 2.51%sfrxETH | Variable exit queue (days to weeks) | 14 live / 16 | Compare ETH |
| SOLSolana | 5.60%INF (Sanctum Infinity) | 4.77%Kraken | 5.60%INF | About 2–3 days (one epoch) | 16 live / 17 | Compare SOL |
| NEARNEAR Protocol | 5.26%Kraken | 5.26%Kraken | 4.65%rNEAR | About 2–3 days (4 epochs) | 4 live / 5 | Compare NEAR |
| ADACardano | 2.71%Kraken | 2.71%Kraken | 2.71%Kraken | None — ADA stays liquid while delegated | 4 live / 5 | Compare ADA |
| DOTPolkadot | 4.03%vDOT (Bifrost) | 3.03%Kraken | 4.03%vDOT | 28 days | 4 live / 5 | Compare DOT |
| ATOMCosmos | 18.76%Native staking (delegate to a validator) | 18.75%Kraken | —None tracked | 21 days | 4 live / 4 | Compare ATOM |
| AVAXAvalanche | 4.10%Binance.US | 4.10%Binance.US | 3.37%sAVAX | Fixed term you choose (14 days minimum) | 7 live / 7 | Compare AVAX |
| TRXTRON | 6.40%Binance.US | 6.40%Binance.US | —None tracked | 14 days | 2 live / 3 | Compare TRX |
| SUISui | 1.52%Kraken | 1.52%Kraken | 0.78%GSUI | End of the current epoch (about 24 hours) | 4 live / 5 | Compare SUI |
| TIACelestia | 5.44%Kraken | 5.44%Kraken | —None tracked | 14 days | 3 live / 3 | Compare TIA |
| INJInjective | 14.00%Binance.US | 14.00%Binance.US | —None tracked | 21 days | 3 live / 3 | Compare INJ |
| APTAptos | 2.36%amAPT / stAPT (Amnis Finance) | 1.90%Binance.US | 2.36%amAPT / stAPT | Up to 14 days (recurring lockup) | 3 live / 3 | Compare APT |
| POLPolygon | 6.79%Kraken | 6.79%Kraken | —None tracked | About 80 checkpoints (roughly 2–4 days) | 2 live / 4 | Compare POL |
Net yield = what the provider says you receive after its fee (exchanges), exchange-rate growth of the token (liquid staking, via DeFiLlama), issuer net reward rate × % staked − expense ratio (ETFs), or the on-chain network rate minus median validator commission (native). How we calculate this.
Custodial staking
Coinbase, Kraken, Gemini, Binance.US, Robinhood. Easiest, but they keep a share of rewards (Robinhood 25%, Gemini up to 35%) and some states block it.
Liquid staking tokens
stETH, rETH, JitoSOL, mSOL, rNEAR and more. You hold a token that grows in value and can sell it anytime.
Staking ETFs
BSOL, GSOL, Grayscale ETH and others stake for you inside a brokerage or IRA. Watch the expense ratio.
Native staking
Delegate from your own wallet to a validator. Usually the highest base rate, with the network's unbonding wait.
Staking rules by state
See which providers work where you live.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to stake SOL right now?
The highest net SOL yield we track today is INF (Sanctum Infinity) at 5.60%. Among exchanges, Kraken pays the most (4.77%). See the full SOL staking table.
Where is the best place to stake ETH right now?
The highest net ETH yield we track today is Kraken at 2.68%. Liquid staking tokens like stETH and rETH let you sell any time; exchanges are simpler but keep a bigger cut. See the ETH staking table.
Where is the best place to stake NEAR?
Kraken currently pays the highest net NEAR yield we track (5.26%). Native delegation and the rNEAR liquid token are the main alternatives. See the NEAR staking table.
Which states block crypto staking?
Coinbase and Robinhood do not allow new staking in California, Maryland, New Jersey or Wisconsin. Kraken only offers on-chain staking in 37 states plus DC and Puerto Rico. Binance.US is not available in 12 states. Liquid staking tokens, staking ETFs and staking from your own wallet are not restricted by state. Check your state.
How often are these rates updated?
Every rate is re-fetched from its public source once a day. Each row shows its source link and the date it was last updated. Last refresh: Oct 22, 2026, 03:19 UTC. If a source can't be read, we show the rate as unavailable instead of guessing.
Is StakeScout financial advice?
No. StakeScout is an independent comparison of published rates. Staking has risks, including price drops, lockups, slashing and smart-contract bugs. Confirm terms with the provider before you stake.
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