Stake NEAR in California
NEAR Protocol staking options open to California residents, ranked by net yield. Refreshed Oct 22, 2026, 03:19 UTC.
The best way to stake NEAR in California right now is rNEAR (Rhea (LiNEAR)) at 4.65% net. Coinbase, Kraken don't offer NEAR staking to California residents, but Binance.US does.
NEAR staking options in California
| # | 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) | ✓ Available in CA | NEAR mainnet RPC Updated Oct 22, 2026 | |
| 2 | Exchange KrakenBonded staking | 5.26% Flexible: 2.59% | About 2–3 days (4 epochs) (network unbonding) | ✕ Not in CA | Kraken staking page Updated Oct 22, 2026 | Visit Kraken |
| 3 | Liquid tokenTop net yield rNEARRhea (LiNEAR) | 4.65% Net of protocol fee | None — swap anytime (or redeem via protocol) | ✓ Available in CA | 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) | ✓ Available in CA | 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 | — Checked Oct 22, 2026 | Visit Coinbase |
State availability comes from each provider's own help page (linked in the FAQ and on our California page). Use the filter above to hide options marked "Not in CA".
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Frequently asked questions
Can I stake NEAR in California?
Yes. Coinbase, Kraken don't offer NEAR staking to California residents, but Binance.US does. Liquid staking tokens and staking from your own wallet have no published state restrictions.
What is the best NEAR staking rate in California?
The best way to stake NEAR in California right now is rNEAR (Rhea (LiNEAR)) at 4.65% net. The best exchange option for California residents is Binance.US at 2.90%.
Why do some exchanges block staking in California?
Exchanges set state limits because of state securities or licensing rules. Their own help pages are the source: Coinbase, Kraken. Rules change, so confirm in the app before you stake.
Can I sell my staked NEAR any time?
Yes with a liquid option: rNEAR (Rhea (LiNEAR)) (4.65%) has no lockup. Native and exchange staking wait for the network unbonding period (About 2–3 days (4 epochs)).
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