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The best Staking dApps on Avalanche in 2026
We track 5 Staking dApps that run on Avalanche and have reviewed 4 of them in full. Our top pick is Ankr. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.
Ranked list
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Ankr
Staking · Ethereum, Flow, BNB Chain +5
Ankr is a Web3 infrastructure company that offers multichain RPC nodes, rollup services and liquid staking across several chains. Its staking product is one piece of a wider developer-focused platform, and fees are not published publicly.
ScoreScore 7.6 out of 10TVL $23.9M−2.1% - 2
Benqi Staked Avax
Staking · Avalanche
Benqi Staked AVAX is the liquid staking product of the BENQI protocol on Avalanche, with about $212 million in TVL. It suits AVAX holders who want staking exposure while keeping a tradable token, though fees and terms need checking in the app.
ScoreScore 7.0 out of 10TVL $201M−3.5% - 3
Ankr Liquid Staking
Staking · Ethereum, Polygon, Avalanche +1
Ankr Liquid Staking lets users stake proof-of-stake tokens such as ETH, POL, AVAX and BNB and receive a liquid token in return. It is one product within Ankr's wider Web3 infrastructure business.
ScoreScore 7.0 out of 10TVL — - 4
Hypha
Staking · Avalanche
Hypha, previously GoGoPool, was a liquid staking protocol for Avalanche node operators. Its homepage now says it is shutting down on August 15, 2026, so existing users should withdraw.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL $341K−5.6% - 5
Stakedai
Staking · Polygon, Avalanche
Stakedai is described as a decentralized service for staking DAI on Polygon and Avalanche. Its operating details and risks are not established, so review the terms carefully before depositing.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL —
Staking dApps on Avalanche: the numbers
- Tracked
- 5
- Reviewed
- 5
- Total TVL
- $225M
- Avg. score
- 7.2/10
DappsAtlas tracks 5 staking dApps on Avalanche. Every one of them has a full review. Across the 3 with TVL data, the combined value locked is $225M, counting value on every chain they support. Benqi Staked Avax dominates, with 89% of that total.
Ranked by TVL, Benqi Staked Avax ($201M), Ankr ($23.9M) and Hypha ($341K) lead the field. The best-rated is Ankr with 7.6/10, followed by Benqi Staked Avax (7.0) and Ankr Liquid Staking (7.0). The 3 rated staking dApps average 7.2/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.
Beyond Avalanche, these staking dApps most often also run on Ethereum (2), BNB Chain (2) and Polygon (2). All 4 with a confirmed status are active. Over the last seven days, combined TVL fell 3.4%. Benqi Staked Avax dropped the most (−3.5%).
Largest by TVL
- 1
Benqi Staked Avax$201M
- 2
Ankr$23.9M
- 3
Hypha$341K
Highest rated
- 1
- 2
- 3
Ankr Liquid Staking7.0
Method
How we ranked them
Reviewed dApps come first. Each DappsAtlas review scores security, ease of use, fees and features from 0 to 10 using public facts such as audits, documentation and on-chain data; the overall score orders the list, with total value locked as the tie-breaker. Projects we have not reviewed yet follow, ordered by total value locked. Scores are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the largest staking dApp on Avalanche by TVL?
Benqi Staked Avax is the largest staking dApp on Avalanche by total value locked, with $201M across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Ankr ($23.9M) and Hypha ($341K). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which staking dApp on Avalanche has the highest DappsAtlas score?
Ankr has the highest score at 7.6/10, ahead of Benqi Staked Avax (7.0) and Ankr Liquid Staking (7.0). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many staking dApps on Avalanche has DappsAtlas reviewed?
DappsAtlas tracks 5 staking dApps on Avalanche. Of these, 5 have a full review and 3 report value locked, $225M in total, counting value on every chain they support.
Which staking dApps on Avalanche grew the most this week?
Among staking dApps with at least $1M locked, Benqi Staked Avax the biggest drop (−3.5%). Combined TVL moved −3.4% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for staking dApps on Avalanche?
The 3 rated staking dApps on Avalanche average 7.2 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.