IOTA staking remains steady at 11% median APY with 50.3% of the total supply locked. However, total staked dropped slightly this week, down 0.01%. The price of IOTA rose 7.58%, now sitting at $0.0583.

Key metrics

The median APY holds at 11%, which is the sweet spot for most validators. With 50.3% of the supply staked, yields are stable, but any significant increase in staking ratio could compress future rewards. The Nakamoto coefficient at 7 indicates solid decentralization, though validator concentration remains a factor to watch.

What changed

This week saw a -0.01% decline in total staked, equivalent to a net flow of -657,528 IOTA. While minor, it reflects a slight shift in staking activity. The top 10 validators now hold 43.6% of the stake, down 0.02% from last week—a small but positive decentralization trend.

The IOTA price jumped 7.58%, increasing staking returns in USD terms. For example, staking 100,000 IOTA at 11% APY now earns $632/year, up from $542/year last week. Price volatility could impact attractiveness for new stakers.

Top validators

These validators balance APY, commission, and reliability, making them solid picks:

1. Klever: 11.9% APY, 2% commission, 0.6% voting power
2. starfish-one: 11.7% APY, 3% commission, 0.5% voting power
3. LinkPool: 11.9% APY, 2% commission, 1.6% voting power
4. Staking4All: 11.9% APY, 2% commission, 1.6% voting power
5. jednaosma.pl: 11.7% APY, 3% commission, 0.9% voting power

Klever leads with the highest score, combining strong APY and low commission. LinkPool and Staking4All offer slightly higher voting power but identical APY and fees.

Next steps

• Use the APY Calculator to estimate your potential earnings.
• Check validator performance on the Staking Tracker.
• Consider compounding rewards with the Compounding Calculator.

Data reflects the April 20 snapshot and is subject to change.