IOTA stakers are earning 19% APY right now. Only 51% of the total supply is staked, meaning rewards are split among fewer participants. This week's numbers reveal how much you could earn and why these yields might not last forever. Here's the current state of IOTA staking and what it means for your strategy.

Where these numbers come from (January 22, 2026)

Here's a snapshot of this week's staking metrics:

Assumptions: 19% median APY | ~8% avg commission | 51% staking ratio | Epoch 261 | Data: IOTA mainnet

What you're actually earning right now

With a 19% median APY, your stake grows faster than most traditional investments. At today's price of $0.0879, here's what your earnings look like:

• 10,000 IOTA staked = 1,939 IOTA/year ($170/year)
• 50,000 IOTA staked = 9,693 IOTA/year ($852/year)
• 100,000 IOTA staked = 19,385 IOTA/year ($1,704/year)

APY distribution

Only 51% of the supply is staked, meaning rewards are spread across fewer participants. The catch? As more IOTA enters staking, your APY will likely compress over time. To maximize returns, consider staking sooner rather than later.

Run your exact earnings with our APY Calculator.

Current staking snapshot

This week's total staked amount is 2447.39 PIOTA. This is our baseline for tracking week-over-week changes moving forward. Starting next report, we'll analyze how staking inflows and withdrawals impact your rewards.

Network health check

The Nakamoto Coefficient is currently 7, meaning 7 validators control 33% of the network's stake. While censorship resistance is strong at 21 validators (67% control), decentralization could improve—44.1% of the stake is concentrated in the top 10 validators.

• At-risk validators: None ✅
• Safe mode: Normal operation

These metrics ensure your rewards are secure and the network remains stable. Learn more about validator health on the Staking Tracker.

The validators competing for your stake

Here are 5 representative validators with reliable APY and commission rates:

How to choose

• Commission: Keep it ≤10%
• Uptime: Look for >99%
• Voting Power: Avoid validators with >3% power

Highest APY ≠ best validator. Small, new validators often show inflated rates, which may drop as they grow. Review validator stats on the Staking Tracker.

Staking pool details

These numbers reflect the current epoch's activity but aren't representative of weekly trends yet. Starting next week, we'll provide deeper insights into weekly staking flow.

Validator pipeline

• New validators joining: None
• Validators in queue: 6
• Recently deactivated: 11

With no new validators joining, competition for your stake remains stable. Keep an eye on validators in the queue via the Staking Tracker.

What this means for your strategy

With only 51% of IOTA staked, rewards remain high at 19% APY, but this won't last forever. Consider staking now to lock in higher returns before the ratio rises. Also, review your validator's commission rate and APY regularly—small changes can impact your earnings significantly.

Use our APY Calculator and Compounding Calculator to plan your strategy. Related posts:

• how much IOTA for $100/month
• common staking mistakes

The bottom line

At 19% APY, IOTA staking offers excellent rewards right now. With only 51% of the supply staked, yields remain competitive—but that will change as more people join. Act soon to secure higher returns.

Run your own numbers

• APY Calculator
• Staking Tracker
• Compounding Calculator

Data disclaimer: Metrics are based on January 22, 2026, snapshot and are subject to change.