Stake NEAR in District of Columbia
NEAR Protocol staking options open to District of Columbia residents, ranked by net yield. Refreshed Oct 22, 2026, 03:19 UTC.
The best way to stake NEAR in District of Columbia right now is Kraken at 5.26% net. Every exchange we track for NEAR (Coinbase, Kraken, Binance.US) offers staking in District of Columbia.
NEAR staking options in District of Columbia
| # | 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 DC | 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) | ✓ Available in DC | 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) | ✓ Available in DC | 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 DC | 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) | ✓ Available in DC | — Checked Oct 22, 2026 | Visit Coinbase |
State availability comes from each provider's own help page (linked in the FAQ and on our District of Columbia page). Use the filter above to hide options marked "Not in DC".
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Frequently asked questions
Can I stake NEAR in District of Columbia?
Yes. Every exchange we track for NEAR (Coinbase, Kraken, Binance.US) offers staking in District of Columbia. Liquid staking tokens and staking from your own wallet have no published state restrictions.
What is the best NEAR staking rate in District of Columbia?
The best way to stake NEAR in District of Columbia right now is Kraken at 5.26% net. The best exchange option for District of Columbia residents is Kraken at 5.26%.
Why do some exchanges block staking in District of Columbia?
No exchange we track restricts NEAR staking in District of Columbia at the moment. Rules change, so confirm in the app.
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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