Best place to stake ADA
5 ways to stake Cardano, ranked by net yield. 4 live rates · refreshed Oct 22, 2026, 03:19 UTC.
Kraken pays the highest net ADA yield we track today: 2.71%. The best exchange option is Kraken at 2.71%.
Network unbonding: None — ADA stays liquid while delegated. State limits: Coinbase (not in CA, MD, NJ, WI); Kraken (37 states + DC only); Binance.US (38 states + DC only); Robinhood (not in CA, MD, NJ, WI).
ADA staking rates compared
| # | Option↕ | Net yield↓ | Lockup / unbonding↕ | US availability | Source & updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ExchangeTop net yield KrakenFlexible staking | 2.71% APY after provider fee | Flexible (no lockup) | ◐ 37 states + DC only | Kraken staking page Updated Oct 22, 2026 | Visit Kraken |
| 2 | Native Native stakingDelegate from your own wallet | 2.12% Gross, before validator fee | None — ADA stays liquid while delegated | ✓ All US states | Koios (Cardano chain data) Updated Oct 22, 2026 | |
| 3 | Exchange CoinbaseCustodial staking | 1.35% APY after provider fee | ~2 days | ◐ Not in CA, MD, NJ, WI | Coinbase staking page Updated Oct 22, 2026 | Visit Coinbase |
| 4 | Exchange Binance.USCustodial staking | 1.00% APY after provider fee | None — ADA stays liquid while delegated (network unbonding) | ◐ 38 states + DC only | Binance.US staking page Updated Oct 22, 2026 | Visit Binance.US |
| 5 | Exchange RobinhoodCustodial staking | Unavailable Robinhood shows its rate only inside the app. Fee: 25% of rewards. | None — ADA stays liquid while delegated (network unbonding) | ◐ Not in CA, MD, NJ, WI | Robinhood support Checked Oct 22, 2026 | Visit Robinhood |
Rates are variable and change daily. "Unavailable" means the source didn't publish a rate or we couldn't read it today; we never estimate a missing rate. Exchange rates are each provider's advertised APY after its fee. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best place to stake ADA?
By net yield, Kraken is highest today at 2.71%. The right choice also depends on lockup and your state.
How long does it take to unstake ADA?
On the Cardano network: None — ADA stays liquid while delegated. Exchanges may differ.
Can I stake ADA in every US state?
Not on every exchange: Coinbase (not in CA, MD, NJ, WI); Kraken (37 states + DC only); Binance.US (38 states + DC only); Robinhood (not in CA, MD, NJ, WI). Liquid staking tokens, ETFs and staking from your own wallet have no published state restrictions.
What is the difference between gross and net ADA staking yield?
Gross is what the network pays validators. Net is what you keep after the provider's or validator's cut. StakeScout ranks by net wherever the source publishes it, and labels any gross figure.
What is the native ADA staking rate?
About 2.12% (gross (before validator fee)). Method: Average of total rewards / active stake over epochs 659-661, annualised (73 epochs a year). Pool fees vary by pool and are not subtracted.
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