IOTA staking is holding steady at a 11% median APY this week, with 48.8% of the total supply staked. However, total staked dropped by 0.52% week-over-week, and the IOTA price slid 3.49% to $0.0359. Validator count is down by one, and the top 10 validators now control 48.6% of the stake—up slightly from last week.

Key metrics

The median APY remains the most reliable indicator for expected returns. At 11%, staking is still attractive, though the slight decline in the staking ratio could indicate some participants are exiting.

What changed

The total staked amount dropped by 0.52% this week, with a net outflow of 252,802.509 IOTA in the latest epoch. This suggests some stakers are taking profits or reallocating. The median APY ticked up by 0.06%, likely due to the reduced staking ratio. If this trend continues, yields could remain stable or even improve slightly for remaining stakers.

The Nakamoto Coefficient held steady at 5, meaning the network's decentralization hasn't changed. However, the top 10 validators now control a slightly larger share of the stake, at 48.6%. This centralization creep is something to watch closely.

Top validators

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

1. BLOCKPI: 12.1% APY, 2% commission, 0.3% voting power
2. LinkPool: 12.1% APY, 2% commission, 1.4% voting power
3. Klever: 12.1% APY, 2% commission, 1.5% voting power
4. jednaosma.pl: 11.9% APY, 3% commission, 1.3% voting power
5. Spectrum Staking: 11.7% APY, 5% commission, 0.7% voting power

BLOCKPI and LinkPool continue to offer the highest APYs with low commission rates, making them strong choices. However, their relatively low voting power suggests they aren't overly dominant, which is good for decentralization.

Next steps

• Use the APY Calculator to estimate your potential returns at the current 11% median APY.
• Check the Staking Tracker to monitor validator performance and stake distribution.
• Consider diversifying your stake across multiple validators to support decentralization and reduce risk.

Data is accurate as of Jul 20, 2026. Metrics are subject to change based on network activity.