IOTA staking holds steady at a 11% median APY with 49.9% of the total supply locked in. Total staked grew by 0.77% this week, continuing its slow but steady upward trend. The price of IOTA dropped sharply to $0.0479, down 18.2% from last week.

Key metrics

The median APY remains the most reliable indicator for earnings, as the average is skewed by outliers. With nearly half of the total supply staked, the network's security is solid, supported by a Nakamoto Coefficient of 7.

What changed

Staked supply grew by +0.77%, adding roughly 18 million IOTA in new stakes this week after accounting for withdrawals. While this growth is modest, it continues to push APY slightly downward—median APY dropped by 0.09%. If the staking ratio keeps climbing, expect yields to compress further.

On the bright side, the Top 10 validator concentration dropped to 44.3%, a small but positive move toward decentralization.

The big story this week is the 18.2% price drop. While this doesn’t directly affect staking rewards in IOTA terms, it does hit the USD value of your earnings. For example, staking 100,000 IOTA at 11% APY now earns about $520/year, down from $640/year last week.

Top validators

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

1. starfish-one: 12.1% APY, 0% commission, 2.1% voting power
2. Klever: 11.9% APY, 2% commission, 1.2% voting power
3. LinkPool: 11.9% APY, 2% commission, 1.3% voting power
4. jednaosma.pl: 11.7% APY, 3% commission, 1.3% voting power
5. Spectrum Staking: 11.5% APY, 5% commission, 0.6% voting power

Higher APYs like 12.1% from starfish-one are appealing, but keep in mind that lower commission rates often mean more of the rewards stay in your pocket.

Next steps

• Use the APY Calculator to estimate your potential returns based on current rates.
• Check the Staking Tracker to monitor validator performance and pick the best option for your stake.
• Keep an eye on the staking ratio—if it keeps climbing, yields will likely drop further.

All data is accurate as of Jun 8, 2026. Market conditions and staking metrics may change.