Stake NEAR in New York
NEAR Protocol staking options open to New York residents, ranked by net yield. Refreshed Oct 22, 2026, 03:19 UTC.
The best way to stake NEAR in New York right now is rNEAR (Rhea (LiNEAR)) at 4.65% net. Kraken, Binance.US don't offer NEAR staking to New York residents, but Coinbase does.
NEAR staking options in New York
| # | 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 NY | 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 NY | 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 NY | 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) | ✕ Not in NY | 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 NY | — Checked Oct 22, 2026 | Visit Coinbase |
State availability comes from each provider's own help page (linked in the FAQ and on our New York page). Use the filter above to hide options marked "Not in NY".
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Frequently asked questions
Can I stake NEAR in New York?
Yes. Kraken, Binance.US don't offer NEAR staking to New York residents, but Coinbase does. Liquid staking tokens and staking from your own wallet have no published state restrictions.
What is the best NEAR staking rate in New York?
The best way to stake NEAR in New York right now is rNEAR (Rhea (LiNEAR)) at 4.65% net. No exchange we track offers NEAR staking in New York.
Why do some exchanges block staking in New York?
Exchanges set state limits because of state securities or licensing rules. Their own help pages are the source: Kraken, Binance.US. 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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