IOTA staking holds steady at 11% median APY with 51.1% of total supply locked. Total staked grew slightly this week, up 0.04% to 2466.68 PIOTA. Validator count remains at 73, and the Nakamoto coefficient is unchanged at 7, signaling consistent decentralization. Price ticked up 2.82% to $0.0684.

Key metrics

These numbers show a stable network with reliable returns. The median APY of 11% remains attractive, especially with over half the supply staked, which supports network security.

What changed

Stake grew 0.04% week-over-week, adding 1.66M IOTA net inflow during the current epoch. While this growth is modest, it reflects steady confidence in staking. The top 10 validator concentration rose to 45.2%, up 1.49%, which slightly increases centralization risk. Rewards per epoch remain consistent at 767,000 IOTA, so yields won't shift much unless staking ratios climb significantly.

Top validators

These validators lead in reliability, APY, and decentralization:

1. Cream: 12.0% APY, 0% commission, 1.1% 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

Cream stands out for offering the highest APY with zero commission, but its slightly higher voting power (1.1%) could concern decentralization-focused stakers. Klever, Staking4All, and LinkPool balance strong APYs with reasonable commissions and lower voting power, making them solid options.

Next steps

• Use the APY Calculator to estimate your earnings based on current rates.
• Check validator stats on the Staking Tracker to find the best fit for your stake.
• Consider compounding rewards using the Compounding Calculator for long-term growth.

Data reflects the current epoch and market conditions. Always verify metrics before making staking decisions.