Best place to stake POL
4 ways to stake Polygon, ranked by net yield. 2 live rates · refreshed Oct 22, 2026, 03:19 UTC.
Kraken pays the highest net POL yield we track today: 6.79%. The best exchange option is Kraken at 6.79%.
Network unbonding: About 80 checkpoints (roughly 2–4 days). State limits: Coinbase (not in CA, MD, NJ, WI); Kraken (37 states + DC only); Binance.US (38 states + DC only).
POL staking rates compared
| # | Option↕ | Net yield↓ | Lockup / unbonding↕ | US availability | Source & updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ExchangeTop net yield KrakenBonded staking | 6.79% Flexible: 3.34% | About 80 checkpoints (roughly 2–4 days) (network unbonding) | ◐ 37 states + DC only | Kraken staking page Updated Oct 22, 2026 | Visit Kraken |
| 2 | Exchange Binance.USCustodial staking | 2.90% APY after provider fee | About 80 checkpoints (roughly 2–4 days) (network unbonding) | ◐ 38 states + DC only | Binance.US staking page Updated Oct 22, 2026 | Visit Binance.US |
| 3 | Exchange CoinbaseCustodial staking | Unavailable Rate not published | ~8 days | ◐ Not in CA, MD, NJ, WI | — Checked Oct 22, 2026 | Visit Coinbase |
| 4 | Native Native stakingDelegate from your own wallet | Unavailable No free, reliable public source for the network rate yet. | About 80 checkpoints (roughly 2–4 days) | ✓ All US states | — Checked Oct 22, 2026 |
Rates are variable and change daily. "Unavailable" means the source didn't publish a rate or we couldn't read it today; we never estimate a missing rate. Exchange rates are each provider's advertised APY after its fee. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best place to stake POL?
By net yield, Kraken is highest today at 6.79%. The right choice also depends on lockup and your state.
How long does it take to unstake POL?
On the Polygon network: About 80 checkpoints (roughly 2–4 days). Exchanges may differ.
Can I stake POL in every US state?
Not on every exchange: Coinbase (not in CA, MD, NJ, WI); Kraken (37 states + DC only); Binance.US (38 states + DC only). Liquid staking tokens, ETFs and staking from your own wallet have no published state restrictions.
What is the difference between gross and net POL staking yield?
Gross is what the network pays validators. Net is what you keep after the provider's or validator's cut. StakeScout ranks by net wherever the source publishes it, and labels any gross figure.
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