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