Stake NEAR in Ohio
NEAR Protocol staking options open to Ohio residents, ranked by net yield. Refreshed Oct 22, 2026, 03:19 UTC.
The best way to stake NEAR in Ohio right now is Kraken at 5.26% net. Binance.US doesn't offer NEAR staking to Ohio residents, but Coinbase, Kraken do.
NEAR staking options in Ohio
| # | 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 OH | 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 OH | 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 OH | 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 OH | 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 OH | — Checked Oct 22, 2026 | Visit Coinbase |
State availability comes from each provider's own help page (linked in the FAQ and on our Ohio page). Use the filter above to hide options marked "Not in OH".
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Frequently asked questions
Can I stake NEAR in Ohio?
Yes. Binance.US doesn't offer NEAR staking to Ohio residents, but Coinbase, Kraken do. Liquid staking tokens and staking from your own wallet have no published state restrictions.
What is the best NEAR staking rate in Ohio?
The best way to stake NEAR in Ohio right now is Kraken at 5.26% net. The best exchange option for Ohio residents is Kraken at 5.26%.
Why do some exchanges block staking in Ohio?
Exchanges set state limits because of state securities or licensing rules. Their own help pages are the source: 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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