IOTA staking is holding steady at a 10.88% median APY, with 49.6% of total supply staked. However, total staked dropped 0.23% this week, and IOTA's price fell 12.31% to $0.0443. The network remains secure with a Nakamoto Coefficient of 6 and no at-risk validators.

Key metrics

The median APY is the most reliable figure for estimating returns, as the average is skewed by outliers. The staking ratio remains near 50%, indicating strong participation, but the slight decline in total staked this week shows some participants are pulling out, likely influenced by the price drop.

What changed

Total staked dropped 0.23% week-over-week, with a net flow of +657,786 IOTA during the most recent epoch. This suggests a slight slowdown in staking activity, possibly due to the 12.31% price drop. For stakers, this means your rewards in IOTA terms remain stable, but their USD value has taken a hit. If the price continues to slide, expect more withdrawals as participants look for alternative opportunities.

The top 10 validator concentration increased to 47.9%, which is a step back for decentralization. This trend is worth monitoring, as a higher concentration of stake in fewer validators can increase centralization risks.

Top validators

These validators currently offer competitive APYs with balanced decentralization and reliability:

1. LinkPool: 11.9% APY, 2% commission, 1.3% voting power
2. Klever: 11.9% APY, 2% commission, 1.2% voting power
3. Cream: 12.2% APY, 0% commission, 2.2% voting power
4. jednaosma.pl: 11.8% APY, 3% commission, 1.3% voting power
5. Spectrum Staking: 11.5% APY, 5% commission, 0.6% voting power

Cream's 0% commission and high APY stand out, but its 2.2% voting power is on the higher side, so keep an eye on its influence. LinkPool and Klever are both solid choices with low commissions and excellent reliability.

Next steps

• Use the APY Calculator to estimate your potential earnings based on the current 10.88% median APY.
• Check the Staking Tracker to monitor validator performance and make informed decisions.
• If you're concerned about price volatility, consider your risk tolerance and potential long-term gains before adjusting your stake.

Data reflects the latest available information as of Jun 22, 2026.