IOTA staking holds steady with a median APY of 11% and 50.3% of total supply staked. Total staked increased slightly by +0.02% this week, while the price of IOTA dropped 10.35% to $0.0587. Rewards remain consistent, but the price drop impacts USD-denominated returns.

Key metrics

The staking ratio remains strong at just over half the total supply, supporting network security. The Nakamoto Coefficient of 7 suggests a relatively decentralized validator set, though the top 10 validators control 43.6% of the stake, which is worth monitoring.

What changed

Total staked increased by +0.02%, with a net flow of +391,598 IOTA into staking this week. While this is a small uptick, it shows continued confidence in staking despite the 10.35% price drop. The price hit could deter new stakers temporarily, but the 11% APY remains attractive for long-term participants.

Rewards per epoch are steady at 767,000 IOTA, so yields haven't shifted. However, as more stake flows in, expect APY compression over time. For now, staking remains profitable, especially with compounding.

Top validators

These are the top-performing validators based on a balanced score of APY, commission, decentralization, and reliability:

1. Cream: 12.2% APY, 0% commission, 1.9% voting power
2. Klever: 11.9% APY, 2% commission, 0.6% voting power
3. Staking4All: 11.9% APY, 2% commission, 1.0% voting power
4. starfish-one: 11.8% APY, 3% commission, 0.5% voting power
5. LinkPool: 11.9% APY, 2% commission, 1.6% voting power

Cream leads with the highest APY and no commission, but its relatively high voting power (1.9%) could raise centralization concerns if it grows further. Klever and Staking4All offer slightly lower APYs but maintain low voting power and reasonable commission rates, making them solid choices for diversification.

Next steps

• Use the APY Calculator to estimate your earnings based on your stake size.
• Check the Staking Tracker for real-time validator performance and updates.
• Consider diversifying your stake across multiple validators to support decentralization and reduce risk.

Data reflects the current state of the network as of Mar 23, 2026. Market conditions and staking metrics are subject to change.