IOTA staking remains steady at 11% median APY with 49.8% of the total supply staked. However, the total staked amount dropped slightly by -0.01% this week, and the Nakamoto Coefficient decreased to 6, signaling a slight dip in decentralization. The IOTA price rose 5.31%, now sitting at $0.0505.

Key metrics

The median APY stays at 11%, which is the most reliable figure for estimating returns. The staking ratio at just under 50% shows solid participation, though the slight decline in total staked (-0.01%) suggests some holders are pulling out. The Nakamoto Coefficient dropping to 6 is a minor concern for decentralization, as fewer validators now control a significant portion of the network.

What changed

The total staked amount dropped by -0.01%, translating to a net outflow of 5.52 million IOTA today alone. This small decline won’t impact APYs much for now, but if the trend continues, yields could see upward pressure as fewer tokens compete for rewards. The Nakamoto Coefficient dropping by 1 is worth watching—fewer validators are needed to compromise the network. The top 10 validators now control 46.2% of the stake, up from last week’s 44.3%. Centralization is creeping in, which could deter some new stakers.

On the bright side, the IOTA price jumped 5.31% this week, offering better USD-denominated returns for stakers. For example, staking 100,000 IOTA at the current 11% APY would yield 10,851 IOTA/year, worth about $548 at today’s price.

Top validators

Here are the top performers based on our scoring system, which balances APY, commission, decentralization, and reliability:

1. Cream: 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, 1.4% 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

Cream leads the pack with the highest APY and no commission, but its 2.1% voting power is on the higher side, which could raise centralization concerns. Spectrum Staking offers a lower APY but compensates with a modest 0.6% voting power, making it a safer pick for those prioritizing decentralization.

Next steps

• Use the APY Calculator to estimate your potential returns based on your stake size.
• Check the Staking Tracker to monitor validator performance and decentralization metrics.
• Keep an eye on the Nakamoto Coefficient and top 10 concentration—both are trending in the wrong direction.

All data is accurate as of Jun 15, 2026. Staking rewards and APYs are subject to change based on network activity.