IOTA staking sits at a 10.90% median APY with 49.1% of the total supply locked. Total staked grew by 0.84% over the last week.

Key metrics

Security looks stable with a Nakamoto Coefficient of 5. That means it takes 5 validators to control 33% of the network.

What changed

Total staked increased by 0.84% this week. As more people lock up their tokens, expect that 10.90% median APY to compress. Yields won't stay this high forever if the staking ratio keeps climbing toward 50% and beyond.

The thing is, higher participation drives down individual returns. You're seeing a slight downward trend in APY already, with the median dropping 0.10% since last week.

Top validators

I've ranked these based on a balance of yield, commission, and reliability. These are the strongest performers right now:

• BLOCKPI: 11.9% APY (2% commission)
• LinkPool: 11.9% APY (2% commission)
• Klever: 11.9% APY (2% commission)
• Cream: 12.2% APY (0% commission)

Next steps

• Check your projected returns using our APY Calculator.
• Monitor validator performance via the Staking Tracker.

Data disclaimer: Staking involves risk. Past performance doesn't guarantee future yields.

The downside: Top 10 concentration stands at 48.2%. That's a lot of weight in a few hands, even if it dropped slightly by 0.34% this week. If those top holders move, the network's decentralization profile shifts quickly.