Best place to stake NEAR
5 ways to stake NEAR Protocol, ranked by net yield. 4 live rates · refreshed Oct 22, 2026, 03:19 UTC.
Kraken pays the highest net NEAR yield we track today: 5.26%. The best exchange option is Kraken at 5.26%, and the best liquid staking token is rNEAR at 4.65%.
Network unbonding: About 2–3 days (4 epochs). State limits: Coinbase (not in CA, MD, NJ, WI); Kraken (37 states + DC only); Binance.US (38 states + DC only).
NEAR staking rates compared
| # | Option↕ | Net yield↓ | Lockup / unbonding↕ | US availability | Source & updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Native Native stakingDelegate from your own wallet | 5.52% Gross, before validator fee | About 2–3 days (4 epochs) | ✓ All US states | NEAR mainnet RPC Updated Oct 22, 2026 | |
| 2 | ExchangeTop net yield KrakenBonded staking | 5.26% Flexible: 2.59% | About 2–3 days (4 epochs) (network unbonding) | ◐ 37 states + DC only | Kraken staking page Updated Oct 22, 2026 | Visit Kraken |
| 3 | Liquid token rNEARRhea (LiNEAR) | 4.65% Net of protocol fee | None — swap anytime (or redeem via protocol) | ✓ All US states | DeFiLlama Yields Updated Oct 22, 2026 | Website |
| 4 | Exchange Binance.USCustodial staking | 2.90% APY after provider fee | About 2–3 days (4 epochs) (network unbonding) | ◐ 38 states + DC only | Binance.US staking page Updated Oct 22, 2026 | Visit Binance.US |
| 5 | Exchange CoinbaseCustodial staking | Unavailable Rate not published | About 2–3 days (4 epochs) (network unbonding) | ◐ Not in CA, MD, NJ, WI | — Checked Oct 22, 2026 | Visit Coinbase |
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 NEAR?
By net yield, Kraken is highest today at 5.26%. The right choice also depends on lockup and your state.
How long does it take to unstake NEAR?
On the NEAR Protocol network: About 2–3 days (4 epochs). Exchanges may differ. Liquid staking tokens like rNEAR can be sold at any time on an exchange or DEX.
Can I stake NEAR 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). Liquid staking tokens, ETFs and staking from your own wallet have no published state restrictions.
What is the difference between gross and net NEAR 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 NEAR staking rate?
About 5.52% (gross (before validator fee)). Method: Max inflation (2.50%) x total supply / total validator stake (NEAR RPC). Before the validator pool fee, which you pick when you delegate (commonly 5-10%).
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