Where to Stake NEAR Protocol
6 exchanges we have verified offer NEAR Protocol staking; published rates range from 2.9% to 5.5% where exchanges publish one. Rates are as published by each exchange on the date shown and are not a promise of return. Verified September 2, 2026.
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Exchanges That Stake NEAR Protocol
| Exchange | Published rate | Lock-up | Availability | Verified | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraken | 5.5% | — | Global | Visit Kraken | |
| KuCoin | 5.5% | — | Global | Visit KuCoin | |
| Crypto.com Exchange | 4.53% | — | Global | Visit Crypto.com Exchange | |
| OKX | 4.27% | — | Global | Visit OKX | |
| Binance US | 2.9% | — | Global | Visit Binance US | |
| Luno | not published | None | Global | Visit Luno |
Rates are reproduced from each exchange's own published schedule on the date shown. They vary with network conditions, tier, and amount, and are not a promise of return. Rankings are not influenced by affiliate relationships. How we verify.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I stake NEAR Protocol in the United States?
- Yes. 6 of the 6 exchanges we have verified offer NEAR Protocol staking to United States residents: Kraken, KuCoin, Crypto.com Exchange, OKX, Binance US, and Luno. Individual states can differ; check the table above.
- Which exchange pays the most for NEAR Protocol staking?
- Kraken publishes the highest rate we have recorded, 5.5%, as verified on September 2, 2026. Published rates change without notice and are not a promise of return.
- What is the lock-up for NEAR Protocol staking?
- None of the 1 exchange that state a term lock your NEAR Protocol for a fixed period, though unstaking can still take time on the network itself.
- Is staking NEAR Protocol taxable?
- In most countries staking rewards are taxed as income when you receive them and again as a capital gain when you sell, but the rules and the timing differ by jurisdiction. See our guide to staking for beginners, and check your local rules or a tax professional. This is not tax advice.
Guides
- Crypto Tax in Australia: CGT, Records, and the ATO
In Australia the Australian Taxation Office treats a crypto asset as a capital gains tax asset, so disposing of it by selling, swapping, or spending it is a CGT event, while tokens you receive from activities such as staking are treated as income when you receive them.
- Crypto Tax in Germany: The One-Year Rule and Everything Around It
Germany taxes privately held crypto as a private sale transaction under section 23 of the Einkommensteuergesetz, which means a gain is taxable only where less than one year passed between acquisition and disposal, and even then stays free of tax if your total private sale gains for the calendar year came to less than 1,000 euros.
- Crypto Tax in the United Kingdom: Capital Gains, Income, and Reporting
In the United Kingdom you pay Capital Gains Tax when you dispose of cryptoassets by selling them, exchanging them for a different cryptoasset, spending them, or giving them away, and you pay Income Tax on tokens you receive from activities such as staking, with gains above the annual tax-free allowance reported through Self Assessment.