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The best Staking dApps on Cosmos in 2026

We track 5 Staking dApps that run on Cosmos and have reviewed 4 of them in full. Our top pick is Stafi. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.

Ranked list

  1. 1
    Stafi logo

    Stafi

    Staking · Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain +1

    StaFi is a multi-chain liquid staking protocol that issues derivative tokens for staked assets, now repositioning around AI-driven tooling. Its TVL is small, so check each product and its audits before depositing.

    Read the Stafi reviewVisit Stafi(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 6.2 out of 10
    TVL $4.27M−0.0%
  2. 2
    Stride logo

    Stride

    Staking · Cosmos, Celestia, Injective +7

    Stride is a liquid staking protocol for the Cosmos ecosystem that lets holders stake tokens such as ATOM and OSMO and keep a tradable receipt token. It is a focused Cosmos-native option, but its TVL is modest and fee details are not published publicly.

    Read the Stride reviewVisit Stride(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 6.2 out of 10
    TVL $3.69M−11.1%
  3. 3
    Quicksilver Protocol logo

    Quicksilver Protocol

    Staking · Cosmos

    Quicksilver is a liquid staking protocol for Cosmos-based chains. It issues tokens that represent staked positions, so holders can keep staking rewards while using those tokens elsewhere. It suits Cosmos stakers comfortable with cross-chain risk and a token-based governance model.

    Read the Quicksilver Protocol reviewVisit Quicksilver Protocol(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10
    TVL —
  4. 4
    Orchai LST logo

    Orchai LST

    Staking · Orai, Other, Ethereum +4

    Orchai LST is the liquid staking module of Orchai, an AI-assisted DeFi platform on Oraichain. It is small by TVL and its yield claims need careful reading.

    Read the Orchai LST reviewVisit Orchai LST(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10
    TVL $203K−8.7%
  5. 5
    Pstake Finance logo

    Pstake Finance

    Staking · Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cosmos +1

    pSTAKE Finance developed liquid-staking products for Bitcoin and other assets, but it has announced the wind-down of its legacy offerings. Treat the protocol as discontinued for liquid staking and check its final notices before taking any action.

    Read the Pstake Finance reviewVisit Pstake Finance(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreNot rated yet
    TVL —

Staking dApps on Cosmos: the numbers

Tracked
5
Reviewed
5
Total TVL
$8.17M
Avg. score
5.7/10

The DappsAtlas index lists 5 staking dApps on Cosmos. Every one of them has a full review. Across the 3 with TVL data, the combined value locked is $8.17M, counting value on every chain they support. Stafi dominates, with 52% of that total.

Ranked by TVL, Stafi ($4.27M), Stride ($3.69M) and Orchai LST ($203K) lead the field. The best-rated is Stafi with 6.2/10, followed by Stride (6.2) and Quicksilver Protocol (5.5). That makes Stafi both the biggest and the best-rated. The 4 rated staking dApps average 5.7/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.

Beyond Cosmos, these staking dApps most often also run on Ethereum (3), BNB Chain (3) and Osmosis (2). Of the 5 with a confirmed status, 4 are active and 1 is inactive or wound down. In the past week, total value locked fell 5.6%. Stride dropped the most (−11.1%).

Largest by TVL

  1. 1Stafi logoStafi$4.27M
  2. 2Stride logoStride$3.69M
  3. 3Orchai LST logoOrchai LST$203K

Highest rated

  1. 1Stafi logoStafi6.2
  2. 2Stride logoStride6.2
  3. 3Quicksilver Protocol logoQuicksilver Protocol5.5
  4. 4Orchai LST logoOrchai LST5.0

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 Cosmos by TVL?

Stafi is the largest staking dApp on Cosmos by total value locked, with $4.27M across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Stride ($3.69M) and Orchai LST ($203K). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.

Which staking dApp on Cosmos has the highest DappsAtlas score?

Stafi has the highest score at 6.2/10, ahead of Stride (6.2) and Quicksilver Protocol (5.5). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.

How many staking dApps on Cosmos has DappsAtlas reviewed?

DappsAtlas tracks 5 staking dApps on Cosmos. Of these, 5 have a full review and 3 report value locked, $8.17M in total, counting value on every chain they support.

Which staking dApps on Cosmos grew the most this week?

Among staking dApps with at least $1M locked, Stride the biggest drop (−11.1%). Combined TVL moved −5.6% over the same seven days.

What is the average score for staking dApps on Cosmos?

The 4 rated staking dApps on Cosmos average 5.7 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.