Staking

Native staking across EVM and non-EVM networks, exposed through a unified, non-custodial API

Yield.xyz supports native staking across most major Layer 1s and a growing set of Layer 2s. Staking opportunities are exposed through a consistent integration model — discovery, actions (enter/exit/manage), and lifecycle-aware balances.

For “what’s available right now,” use the Supported Networks and Providers catalog as the source of truth. The docs describe the model; the catalog reflects current availability.

Looking for liquid staking? See Liquid Staking in the DeFi section.

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EVM staking

Native staking on EVM networks using standardized action flows (often including approvals where required).

Supported EVM networks

Arbitrum, Avalanche, Base, BNB Chain, Celo, CoreDAO, Cronos, Ethereum, Gnosis, Harmony, HyperEVM, Linea, Optimism, Polygon, Sonic, Unichain, Viction

EVM testnets

Base-Sepolia, Ethereum-Goerli, Ethereum-Holesky, Ethereum-Sepolia, Polygon-Amoy

See EVM Staking for chain-specific mechanics and examples.

Non-EVM staking

Native staking across major non-EVM ecosystems with chain-specific mechanics (e.g., validator selection, cooldown/unbonding, withdraw windows).

Supported non-EVM networks

Agoric, Akash, Axelar, Band Protocol, Bittensor, Bitsong, Cardano, Celestia, Chihuahua, Comdex, Coreum, Cosmos, Crescent, CryptoOrg, Cudos, Desmos, Dymension, DYDX, FetchAI, Gravity Bridge, HumansAI, Injective, Irisnet, Juno, Kava, Ki-Network, Kusama, Mantra, Near, Onomy, Osmosis, Persistence, Polkadot, Quicksilver, Regen, Saga, Secret, Sei, Sentinel, Solana, Sommelier, Stargaze, Tezos, Teritori, Ton, Tron, Umee

Non-EVM testnets

Solana Devnet, Ton-Testnet, Westend

See Non-EVM Staking for chain-specific flows and unbonding mechanics.

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Integration model

Staking follows the same integration pattern as all Yield.xyz opportunities:

1. Discover

   Query staking yields and filter by network, token, or validator availability.

2. Inspect metadata

   Fetch yield details including validator options, minimum amounts, and cooldown periods.

3. Request action

   Call enter, exit, or manage to receive ordered, unsigned transactions.

4. Sign & submit

   Execute transactions using your wallet/custody infrastructure.

5. Track balances

   Monitor lifecycle states (active, unstaking, claimable) and pending actions.

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Staking lifecycle states

State	Description
Preparing	Deposit confirmed, waiting for activation (e.g., Ethereum validator queue)
Active	Position earning rewards
Unstaking	Withdrawal initiated, in cooldown/unbonding period
Claimable	Unbonding complete, ready to withdraw
Rewards	Claimable rewards (where separate from principal)

See Balances & Positions for lifecycle state handling.

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Validator selection

For staking yields that support validator selection:

• Single validator: Delegate to a specific validator address
• Multi-validator: Split delegation across multiple validators
• PVN (Preferred Validator Network): Use curated validators with revenue sharing

See Preferred Validator Network for institutional validator options.

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Where to go next

EVM Staking

Ethereum, Polygon, Avalanche, and more

Non-EVM Staking

Cosmos, Solana, Polkadot, and more

Liquid Staking

LST protocols and mechanics (in DeFi)

StakeKit

Full staking integration guide