IOTA staking sits at 10.88% median APY with 49.2% of the supply locked. Total staked grew by 0.16% this week.

Key metrics

Security looks stable. A Nakamoto coefficient of 5 means it takes 5 validators to control 33% of the stake. That's a decent baseline for decentralization, but keep an eye on the top 10 concentration, which hit 48.5% this week.

What changed

Total staked rose by 0.16% week-over-week. Even though the staking ratio climbed slightly, the median APY dropped by 0.02%. Yields are compressing as more IOTA enters the pools.

The thing is, as the staking ratio climbs toward 50%, you'll see these yields continue to slide. More supply in the pools means smaller slices of the reward pie for everyone.

Top validators

I've ranked these based on a balance of APY, commission, and reliability. These are the heavy hitters right now:

• BLOCKPI: 11.9% APY, 2% commission
• LinkPool: 11.9% APY, 2% commission
• Klever: 11.9% APY, 2% commission
• jednaosma.pl: 11.8% APY, 3% commission

Next steps

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

Data disclaimer: This analysis is for informational purposes only and doesn't constitute financial advice.