IOTA staking is holding steady at a 11% median APY, with 49.8% of the total supply staked. Total staked dropped slightly by 0.13% this week, while the IOTA price fell 14.41%, now sitting at $0.0555.

Key metrics

The median APY remains stable at 11%, which is where most validators are clustered. The Nakamoto Coefficient of 7 indicates a solid level of decentralization, though the 43.9% stake concentration in the top 10 validators is something to watch.

What changed

Total staked dropped by 0.13% week-over-week, with net flows showing a modest increase of +2.16 million IOTA today. This suggests some recent interest in staking, but the weekly decline in the staking ratio hints at a slight pullback overall. The IOTA price took a hit, dropping from $0.0649 to $0.0555 (-14.41%). This dip impacts USD-denominated returns, so while staking rewards in IOTA remain attractive, the dollar value of those rewards is lower.

Top validators

These are the top-performing validators based on our scoring system, which considers APY, commission, decentralization, and reliability:

1. starfish-one: 12.2% APY, 0% commission, 1.3% voting power
2. Klever: 11.9% APY, 2% commission, 0.8% voting power
3. jednaosma.pl: 11.8% APY, 3% commission, 1.3% voting power
4. Spectrum Staking: 11.5% APY, 5% commission, 0.4% voting power
5. Staking4All: 11.9% APY, 2% commission, 2.3% voting power

starfish-one leads with the highest APY and no commission, making it a strong choice. However, its voting power is slightly higher than others, which could raise centralization concerns if it grows further. Klever and jednaosma.pl offer competitive APYs with slightly higher commissions but lower voting power, which helps decentralization.

Next steps

• If you're staking, use the APY Calculator to estimate your annual returns based on the current 11% median APY.
• Check the Staking Tracker to monitor validator performance and consider diversifying your stake.
• Keep an eye on the IOTA price. Lower prices mean cheaper entry but also reduce the dollar value of your rewards.

All data is accurate as of May 18, 2026, and subject to change based on network activity.