IOTA staking holds steady this week with a median APY of 11% and 50.4% of the total supply staked. Total staked remains at 2,439.10 PIOTA, unchanged from last week. Validator count dropped by one to 72 active validators, but network security metrics like the Nakamoto Coefficient (7) remain stable.

Key metrics

The staking ratio dropped slightly by 0.06% week-over-week, but the total staked amount didn’t change, meaning the shift came from minor supply dynamics. At $0.0655 per IOTA, staking yields remain attractive, though price action is flat.

What changed

Weekly staking activity was muted. Total staked showed +0.00% growth, with a net flow of +521,387 IOTA today. The validator count dropped by one, but the top 10 concentration fell slightly to 44.4%, a positive sign for decentralization. Median APY held firm at 11%, though rewards will compress if staking participation increases.

Top validators

These are the top-performing validators based on APY, commission, and decentralization:

1. Cream: 12.2% APY, 0% commission, 1.6% voting power
2. Klever: 11.9% APY, 2% commission, 0.6% voting power
3. Staking4All: 11.9% APY, 2% commission, 1.1% voting power
4. starfish-one: 11.8% APY, 3% commission, 0.5% voting power

Cream leads with the highest APY and no commission, but their voting power is creeping up. Klever and Staking4All offer solid returns with low commission rates, making them reliable options. Starfish-one’s slightly higher commission might deter some, but their reliability keeps them competitive.

Next steps

• Use the APY Calculator to estimate your staking rewards.
• Check validator performance on the Staking Tracker.
• Monitor staking ratio trends—higher participation will likely reduce yields over time.

Data is accurate as of Mar 16, 2026. Staking rewards and validator performance can change frequently.