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Best Staking dApps in 2026
244 Staking dApps ranked by DappsAtlas score and total value locked. Open any row for the full review.
- Listed
- 244
- Reviewed
- 244
- Page
- 1/5
Staking dApps let you put proof-of-stake tokens to work helping secure a blockchain and earn rewards in return. Most of the larger projects on this page are liquid staking protocols: you deposit a token such as ETH, SOL, AVAX or HYPE and receive a receipt token that tracks your stake and can be used in other DeFi apps. Others, like SSV Network and Obol, are infrastructure that helps run Ethereum validators across several operators.
The protocols stake deposits with validators or node operators and pass the rewards on to token holders. They usually earn by taking a share of those rewards, often called a protocol or performance fee. Some add extra sources of yield, such as MEV tips on Jito Liquid Staking or an auction among validators on Marinade Liquid Staking. Liquidity depends on the receipt token, which can trade at a slightly different price from the asset it represents.
When comparing, start with the chain and the asset you hold, since each protocol covers a narrow set. Then look at fees, how decentralized the validator set is, audit history, how deep the receipt token's liquidity is, and where you can use it. Total value locked gives a rough sense of scale: ether.fi Stake, Jito Liquid Staking and Kinetiq kHYPE are among the largest in their ecosystems at the time of writing. Staking carries smart contract and slashing risk, and this page is not financial advice.
Staking dApps at a glance
- Tracked
- 244
- Reviewed
- 244
- Total TVL
- $36.3B
- Avg. score
- 6.0/10
Largest by TVL
- 1
SSV Network$11.7B
- 2
Binance staked ETH$8.64B
- 3
ether.fi Stake$4.22B
- 4
Babylon Protocol$3.08B
- 5
Sanctum Validator LSTs$1.58B
Highest rated
- 1
Jito Liquid Staking8.0
- 2
Marinade Liquid Staking8.0
- 3
- 4
Kinetiq kHYPE7.8
- 5
BlazeStake7.8
| Chains | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jito Liquid StakingReviewed | Solana | $918M | −9.5% | 8.0 |
| 2 | Marinade Liquid StakingReviewed | Solana | $202M | −8.5% | 8.0 |
| 3 | ether.fi StakeReviewed | Ethereum, Base +4 | $4.22B | −1.9% | 7.8 |
| 4 | Kinetiq kHYPEReviewed | Hyperliquid L1 | $807M | −17.6% | 7.8 |
| 5 | BlazeStakeReviewed | Solana | $78.2M | −8.7% | 7.8 |
| 6 | SSV NetworkReviewed | Ethereum | $11.7B | −0.9% | 7.6 |
| 7 | Liquid CollectiveReviewed | Ethereum | $611M | −0.9% | 7.6 |
| 8 | AnkrReviewed | Ethereum, Flow +6 | $23.6M | −2.5% | 7.6 |
| 9 | Babylon ProtocolReviewed | Bitcoin | $3.08B | −3.7% | 7.4 |
| 10 | Sanctum Validator LSTsReviewed | Solana | $1.58B | −8.3% | 7.4 |
| 11 | mETH ProtocolReviewed | Ethereum | $521M | −1.9% | 7.4 |
| 12 | StaderReviewed | Ethereum, Hedera +4 | $185M | −6.1% | 7.4 |
| 13 | Phantom SOLReviewed | Solana | $146M | −7.6% | 7.4 |
| 14 | Frax EtherReviewed | Ethereum, Fraxtal | $110M | −1.4% | 7.4 |
| 15 | Meta Pool NearReviewed | Near, Aurora | $79.9M | −11.3% | 7.4 |
| 16 | Sanctum ReserveReviewed | Solana | $55.6M | −8.8% | 7.4 |
| 17 | Origin EtherReviewed | Ethereum, Base +1 | $52.4M | −1.2% | 7.4 |
| 18 | Hubra Staked SOLReviewed | Solana | $11.6M | −19.9% | 7.4 |
| 19 | HipoReviewed | TON | $9.95M | −18.2% | 7.4 |
| 20 | StackingDAOReviewed | Stacks | $74.5M | +3.5% | 7.3 |
| 21 | StarGateReviewed | Vechain | $3.78M | −6.5% | 7.3 |
| 22 | ObolReviewed | Ethereum | $1.20B | +15.0% | 7.2 |
| 23 | stHYPEReviewed | Hyperliquid L1 | $177M | −16.9% | 7.2 |
| 24 | JPoolReviewed | Solana | $112M | −8.5% | 7.2 |
| 25 | Benqi Staked AvaxReviewed | Avalanche | $199M | −3.4% | 7.0 |
| 26 | Zircuit StakingReviewed | Ethereum, Zircuit | $53.2M | −0.8% | 7.0 |
| 27 | Veno FinanceReviewed | Cronos, Ethereum +2 | $30.4M | −2.9% | 7.0 |
| 28 | GLIFReviewed | Filecoin, Base | $21.4M | −7.1% | 7.0 |
| 29 | Astar dApps StakingReviewed | Astar | $14.9M | −13.8% | 7.0 |
| 30 | Sceptre LiquidReviewed | Flare | $12.2M | −3.9% | 7.0 |
| 31 | ShMonadReviewed | Monad | $5.71M | −19.6% | 7.0 |
| 32 | Hatom Liquid StakingReviewed | MultiversX | $2.76M | +0.8% | 7.0 |
| 33 | EigenlayerReviewed | Ethereum | — | — | 7.0 |
| 34 | Marinade FinanceReviewed | Solana | — | — | 7.0 |
| 35 | Ankr Liquid StakingReviewed | Ethereum, Polygon +2 | — | — | 7.0 |
| 36 | Wrapped StethReviewed | Ethereum | — | — | 7.0 |
| 37 | stake.link liquidReviewed | Ethereum | $79.1M | −3.4% | 6.8 |
| 38 | Meta Pool ETHReviewed | Ethereum | $23.4M | −0.9% | 6.8 |
| 39 | StakeStone STONEReviewed | Ethereum | $17.2M | −1.1% | 6.8 |
| 40 | Hydro LSTReviewed | Injective | $12.2M | +9.7% | 6.8 |
| 41 | Hyperbeat LSTReviewed | Hyperliquid L1 | $12.1M | −16.6% | 6.8 |
| 42 | KTONReviewed | TON | $6.68M | −8.0% | 6.8 |
| 43 | SwirlReviewed | IOTA | $3.52M | −0.8% | 6.8 |
| 44 | Laine SOLReviewed | Solana | $1.06M | −8.5% | 6.8 |
| 45 | TokenLabsReviewed | IOTA | $145K | +1.6% | 6.8 |
| 46 | The Vault Liquid StakingReviewed | Solana | $117M | −8.7% | 6.5 |
| 47 | Helius Staked SOLReviewed | Solana | $86.2M | −8.4% | 6.5 |
| 48 | Valdora FinanceReviewed | ZIGChain | $74.3M | −1.5% | 6.5 |
| 49 | Swell Liquid StakingReviewed | Ethereum | $24.7M | −9.2% | 6.5 |
| 50 | BiquidReviewed | Other | $5.92M | −7.9% | 6.5 |
Ranked by DappsAtlas score, then total value locked. Click a column to re-sort this page. TVL data via DefiLlama.
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Guides
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Best Crypto Staking Platforms in 2026The best crypto staking platform depends on what you want to stake, whether you need to keep your tokens liquid, and how much control you want over custody. Compare leading liquid-staking protocols and exchange apps by their trade-offs, not by headline reward rates.
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Best Cryptocurrencies for Staking in 2026There is no single best cryptocurrency to stake: the right choice depends on how much risk, lockup time and technical work you can accept. Compare five established proof-of-stake assets and learn what to check before delegating.
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How Coinbase Staking Works in 2026Coinbase staking lets eligible customers delegate supported crypto through a custodial account and receive network rewards, less any applicable Coinbase commission. Learn how to start, what affects rewards, how unstaking works, and the risks to weigh first.
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How Cryptocurrency Staking Works in 2026Crypto staking supports proof-of-stake networks by putting tokens behind validators that help confirm transactions. Learn how rewards, lockups and liquid staking work, and how to weigh the risks before choosing a method.
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What Does Staking Mean in Crypto? A 2026 GuideCrypto staking means committing eligible tokens to help secure a proof-of-stake blockchain, with rewards that can vary and risks that include lockups, slashing and price changes. Learn how staking works, how it differs from lending, and what to check before choosing a method.
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What Is Liquid Staking? How It Works and Its RisksLiquid staking lets you stake proof-of-stake crypto and receive a token representing your staked position. Learn how the tokens work, where rewards come from, and what risks to weigh before using one.
Frequently asked questions
What is a liquid staking dApp?
Staking means locking a proof-of-stake token, such as ETH or SOL, to help secure a network in return for rewards. Liquid staking protocols do this on your behalf and give you a receipt token, like JitoSOL or mETH, that you can hold or use in other DeFi apps while the original asset stays staked.
Where does staking yield come from?
Rewards come from the network itself, from newly issued tokens and transaction fees. Some add extra sources, such as MEV tips on Jito Liquid Staking. Rates change with network conditions and the protocol's fee, so check the live figure on the app rather than relying on an old number.
Is liquid staking safe?
No. Risks include smart contract bugs, validator penalties (slashing), the receipt token trading below the value of the underlying asset, and governance or admin-key risk. Liquid tokens can also be used as collateral elsewhere, which adds another layer of risk. Only stake what you can afford to lose.
What is the difference between native staking and liquid staking?
Native staking means delegating directly to a validator, and your assets stay in your own wallet. Liquid staking issues a tradable token in exchange, which gives flexibility but adds contract and market risk. Marinade Liquid Staking and Phantom SOL both offer native and liquid options on Solana.
What are SSV Network and Obol, and how are they different from other staking dApps?
Distributed validator technology splits a validator's key across several operators, so one machine failing or misbehaving does not take the validator offline. SSV Network and Obol are the main examples in this list. They are infrastructure for stakers and operators, and they usually do not issue a token you hold as a receipt.
Can I stake Bitcoin with these dApps?
Yes. Babylon Protocol is built to let holders stake native BTC without wrapping or bridging it, and StackingDAO lets users stake STX or BTC on the Stacks network. These products work differently from Ethereum or Solana staking, so read how the rewards are generated before committing funds.
What is the largest staking dApp by TVL?
SSV Network is the largest staking dApp by total value locked, with $11.7B. It is followed by Binance staked ETH ($8.64B) and ether.fi Stake ($4.22B). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which staking dApp has the highest DappsAtlas score?
Jito Liquid Staking has the highest score at 8.0/10, ahead of Marinade Liquid Staking (8.0) and ether.fi Stake (7.8). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many staking dApps does DappsAtlas track?
DappsAtlas tracks 244 staking dApps. Of these, 244 have a full review and 159 report value locked, $36.3B in total.
What chains do most staking dApps run on?
Which staking dApps grew the most this week?
Among staking dApps with at least $1M locked, SparkDEX stFLR had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+44.2%) and Hubra Staked SOL the biggest drop (−19.9%). Combined TVL moved −2.2% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for staking dApps?
The 156 rated staking dApps average 6.0 out of 10. Of these, 2 score 8 or higher and 22 score below 5.