Best of · Injective · Updated Nov 6, 2026

The best Staking dApps on Injective in 2026

We track 9 Staking dApps that run on Injective and have reviewed 5 of them in full. Our top pick is Hydro LST. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.

1
Hydro LST
Staking · Injective
Hydro LST is a liquid staking and LSTFi platform on Injective, with auto-compounding, lending, a leveraged Loop Stake feature and built-in swaps. It holds about 11.8 million dollars in TVL, but users should check fees and leverage risk themselves.
Read the Hydro LST review Visit Hydro LST(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10
TVL $12.2M+9.7%
2
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 review Visit Stride(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 6.2 out of 10
TVL $3.70M−11.2%
3
TruStake
Staking · Aptos, Injective, Near +2
TruStake offers vaults for institutional-style liquid staking on several proof-of-stake chains, run under the TruYields brand. Public sources describe the product but give no fees or mechanics, so details need to be checked on the app.
Read the TruStake review Visit TruStake(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 6.0 out of 10
TVL $2.65M+0.8%
4
Eris Protocol
Staking · Terra2, Nibiru, Injective +7
Eris Protocol is a liquid staking and arbitrage protocol running on a dozen Cosmos-ecosystem chains. It is small and long-running, but audits and fee details are not published.
Read the Eris Protocol review Visit Eris Protocol(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10
TVL $1.69M−3.8%
5
Hydro LSD-Fi
Staking · Injective
Hydro Protocol is an Injective DeFi app for liquid staking and related strategies, including LP staking, lending, and leveraged Loop Stake. Its range of tools comes with leverage and smart-contract risks, while fees and audit details are not published.
Read the Hydro LSD-Fi review Visit Hydro LSD-Fi(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10
TVL $42.8K+12.1%
6
Eris Protocol
Staking · Terra2, Nibiru, Injective +7
Eris Protocol combines liquid staking with arbitrage products in the Cosmos ecosystem. Its product descriptions name ampLUNA and eLUNA-LP, but key details on fees, audits and risk controls are unclear.
Read the Eris Protocol review Visit Eris Protocol(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $1.69M−3.8%
7
Dojoswap LSD
Staking · Injective
Dojoswap LSD is described as a liquid-staking project on Injective. Its staking assets, redemption process and user interface are unclear, so verify the details before committing funds.
Read the Dojoswap LSD review
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $142K+10.9%
8
BackBone Labs
Staking · Terra2, Injective, Juno +3
BackBone Labs describes a project combining liquid-staking tokens and NFTs with NFT communities. Its product details are limited, so users should verify what the app currently supports before connecting a wallet.
Read the BackBone Labs review Visit BackBone Labs(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $98.5K−4.4%
9
Gryphon
Staking · Injective
Gryphon is an Injective liquid-staking platform paired with a money market intended to let users put staked liquidity to use. Important mechanics, fees, and security details are not published.
Read the Gryphon review
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $74.5K+9.9%

Staking dApps on Injective: the numbers

Tracked: 9
Reviewed: 9
Total TVL: $22.3M
Avg. score: 5.9/10

The DappsAtlas index lists 9 staking dApps on Injective. Every one of them has a full review. Together they hold $22.3M in total value locked, counting value on every chain they support. Hydro LST dominates, with 55% of that total. The top five account for 98%, while the median staking dApp holds $1.69M.

Ranked by TVL, Hydro LST ($12.2M), Stride ($3.70M) and TruStake ($2.65M) lead the field. On DappsAtlas scores, Hydro LST ranks first at 6.8/10, ahead of Stride (6.2) and TruStake (6.0). That makes Hydro LST both the biggest and the best-rated. The 5 rated staking dApps average 5.9/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.

Beyond Injective, these staking dApps most often also run on Osmosis (4), Terra2 (4) and Juno (4). All 5 with a confirmed status are active. In the past week, total value locked rose 2.4%. Hydro LST gained the most (+9.7%), while Stride dropped the most (−11.2%).

Largest by TVL

1Hydro LST$12.2M
2Stride$3.70M
3TruStake$2.65M
4Eris Protocol$1.69M
5Eris Protocol$1.69M

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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 Injective by TVL?

Hydro LST is the largest staking dApp on Injective by total value locked, with $12.2M across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Stride ($3.70M) and TruStake ($2.65M). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.

Which staking dApp on Injective has the highest DappsAtlas score?

Hydro LST has the highest score at 6.8/10, ahead of Stride (6.2) and TruStake (6.0). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.

How many staking dApps on Injective has DappsAtlas reviewed?

DappsAtlas tracks 9 staking dApps on Injective. Of these, 9 have a full review and 9 report value locked, $22.3M in total, counting value on every chain they support.

Which staking dApps on Injective grew the most this week?

Among staking dApps with at least $1M locked, Hydro LST had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+9.7%) and Stride the biggest drop (−11.2%). Combined TVL moved +2.4% over the same seven days.

What is the average score for staking dApps on Injective?

The 5 rated staking dApps on Injective average 5.9 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 0 score below 5.

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