Stake NEAR in Louisiana
NEAR Protocol staking options open to Louisiana residents, ranked by net yield. Refreshed Oct 22, 2026, 03:19 UTC.
The best way to stake NEAR in Louisiana right now is Kraken at 5.26% net. Every exchange we track for NEAR (Coinbase, Kraken, Binance.US) offers staking in Louisiana.
NEAR staking options in Louisiana
| # | 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 LA | 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 LA | 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 LA | 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 LA | 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 LA | — Checked Oct 22, 2026 | Visit Coinbase |
State availability comes from each provider's own help page (linked in the FAQ and on our Louisiana page). Use the filter above to hide options marked "Not in LA".
Other coins in Louisiana: ETH · SOL · ADA · DOT · ATOM · AVAX · TRX · SUI · TIA · INJ · APT · POL
Frequently asked questions
Can I stake NEAR in Louisiana?
Yes. Every exchange we track for NEAR (Coinbase, Kraken, Binance.US) offers staking in Louisiana. Liquid staking tokens and staking from your own wallet have no published state restrictions.
What is the best NEAR staking rate in Louisiana?
The best way to stake NEAR in Louisiana right now is Kraken at 5.26% net. The best exchange option for Louisiana residents is Kraken at 5.26%.
Why do some exchanges block staking in Louisiana?
No exchange we track restricts NEAR staking in Louisiana 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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