Best place to stake TIA
3 ways to stake Celestia, ranked by net yield. 3 live rates · refreshed Oct 22, 2026, 03:19 UTC.
Kraken pays the highest net TIA yield we track today: 5.44%. The best exchange option is Kraken at 5.44%.
Network unbonding: 14 days. State limits: Kraken (37 states + DC only); Binance.US (38 states + DC only).
TIA staking rates compared
| # | Option↕ | Net yield↓ | Lockup / unbonding↕ | US availability | Source & updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ExchangeTop net yield KrakenBonded staking | 5.44% Flexible: 2.68% | 14 days (network unbonding) | ◐ 37 states + DC only | Kraken staking page Updated Oct 22, 2026 | Visit Kraken |
| 2 | Native Native stakingDelegate from your own wallet | 4.55% After median validator fee | 14 days | ✓ All US states | Cosmos Directory (chain params) Updated Oct 22, 2026 | |
| 3 | Exchange Binance.USCustodial staking | 4.10% APY after provider fee | 14 days (network unbonding) | ◐ 38 states + DC only | Binance.US staking page Updated Oct 22, 2026 | Visit Binance.US |
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 TIA?
By net yield, Kraken is highest today at 5.44%. The right choice also depends on lockup and your state.
How long does it take to unstake TIA?
On the Celestia network: 14 days. Exchanges may differ.
Can I stake TIA in every US state?
Not on every exchange: 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 TIA 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.
What is the native TIA staking rate?
About 4.55% (net of median commission). Method: Network APR from chain parameters (inflation, community tax, bonded ratio) minus the median commission of the top 100 validators (20.0%).
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