IOTA staking is holding steady at a median APY of 11% with 49.1% of the total supply locked. Total staked dropped 0.37% week-over-week, and the Nakamoto coefficient slipped to 5, signaling slightly reduced decentralization. The IOTA price is down to $0.0372 (-1.26%).

Key metrics

The staking ratio remains high at just under 50%, which is a double-edged sword. While it reflects strong participation, it also means rewards could tighten if more IOTA gets staked. The Nakamoto coefficient dropping by one is worth keeping an eye on, as it indicates a slight centralization risk.

What changed

Total staked dropped by 0.37% this week, with a net flow of +328,898.776 IOTA today. This decline, while not massive, could signal some stakers are taking profits or reallocating funds. The median APY increased slightly by 0.04%, but with no new validators joining, the network's decentralization took a small hit as the top 10 validators now control 48.4% of the stake (up 0.23%).

Top validators

These are the top-performing validators this week, based on our scoring system that accounts for APY, commission, decentralization, and reliability:

1. Klever: 12.0% APY, 2% commission, 1.4% voting power
2. LinkPool: 12.0% APY, 2% commission, 1.4% voting power
3. jednaosma.pl: 11.9% APY, 3% commission, 1.3% voting power
4. Spectrum Staking: 11.6% APY, 5% commission, 0.6% voting power
5. Staking4All: 12.0% APY, 2% commission, 2.3% voting power

Klever and LinkPool lead the pack with the highest scores, offering competitive APYs and low commission rates. Staking4All has the highest voting power among the top validators, but it’s worth noting that higher concentration can pose decentralization concerns.

Next steps

• Use the APY Calculator to estimate your potential returns at the current 11% median APY.
• Check out the Staking Tracker to monitor validator performance and choose the best option for your stake.
• Keep an eye on the Nakamoto coefficient and top 10 concentration. A more decentralized network is better for long-term resilience and security.

All data is accurate as of Jul 13, 2026. Market conditions and staking metrics are subject to change.