IOTA staking remains steady this week with a 11% median APY and 51.1% of total supply staked. Total staked increased by +0.32% week-over-week, now sitting at 2,465.62 PIOTA. While the growth is modest, it keeps the network well-secured with a Nakamoto coefficient of 7.

Key metrics

Staking remains attractive at an 11% APY, though the price dip of -2.78% this week to $0.0665 slightly affects USD-denominated yields. The Nakamoto coefficient holding at 7 means the network is decentralized enough to resist attacks.

What changed

Total staked grew by +0.32% this week, which translates to roughly 7.89 million additional IOTA locked into staking. The staking ratio nudged up by +0.11%, showing slow but steady participation. However, today's net flow is negative (-6.39 million IOTA), meaning withdrawals outpaced new stakes in the current epoch. This could pressure APY if outflows persist.

Median APY ticked down slightly (-0.04%) but remains within the solid range of 10.76%-12.02%. Expect APY compression to continue if staking participation rises further.

Top validators

These are the top-scoring validators, balancing APY, commission, and decentralization:

1. Cream: 12.0% APY, 0% commission, 0.9% voting power
2. Klever: 11.8% APY, 2% commission, 0.6% voting power
3. Staking4All: 11.8% APY, 2% commission, 0.8% voting power
4. LinkPool: 11.8% APY, 2% commission, 1.4% voting power
5. starfish-one: 11.6% APY, 3% commission, 0.5% voting power

For those chasing higher yields, Cream leads with the top APY at 12% and no commission, but its lower voting power might impact rewards long-term. The other options cluster around 11.8% APY, making them reliable picks with decent balance.

Always double-check validator stats on the Staking Tracker to ensure they're meeting expectations for uptime and reliability.

Next steps

• Use the APY Calculator to see how your stake grows at these rates.
• Check the Staking Tracker for validator updates.
• Consider diversifying across multiple validators to balance rewards and network decentralization.

Data is based on live metrics as of Feb 23, 2026. Staking dynamics and APY are subject to market and network conditions.