IOTA staking is holding steady at a 11% median APY, with 51% of the total supply locked. Total staked grew 0.88% this week to 2,446.76 PIOTA, while the IOTA price dropped 7.58% to $0.0694.

Key metrics

The staking ratio continues to climb, now above 50%, which is a strong indicator of network participation. The Nakamoto Coefficient remains at 7, showing no immediate decentralization concerns.

What changed

Staked supply increased by 0.88% this week, adding more than 21 billion IOTA to the total locked amount. This growth puts slight downward pressure on APY, which dipped 0.10% week-over-week. For now, rewards remain attractive, but continued inflows will likely compress yields further.

Price dropped 7.58% to $0.0694, which impacts USD-denominated returns. For example, staking 100,000 IOTA at the median APY of 11% now generates about $752/year, down from $814 last week.

The catch: As more IOTA gets staked, rewards will dilute unless the rewards pool grows proportionally. Keep an eye on the staking ratio if you're chasing long-term yields.

Top validators

These validators rank highest by our scoring system, balancing APY, decentralization, commission, and reliability:

1. Cream: 12.1% APY, 0% commission, 0.8% voting power
2. Klever: 11.9% APY, 2% commission, 0.6% voting power
3. Cetus: 11.9% APY, 2% commission, 0.7% voting power
4. Staking4All: 11.9% APY, 2% commission, 1.0% voting power
5. SwissIota: 12.0% APY, 1% commission, 1.9% voting power

While all five offer competitive APYs, Cream stands out with no commission and the highest APY. However, its lower voting power (0.8%) means it contributes less to decentralization than SwissIota at 1.9%.

Next steps

• Use the APY Calculator to estimate your potential returns at current rates.
• Check the Staking Tracker to monitor validator performance.
• Consider diversifying your stake across multiple validators for better decentralization.

Data reflects metrics as of Feb 9, 2026. Always verify live conditions before making decisions.