StakeRadar is an independent guide to Proof of Stake tokens: what each network does, how staking actually works, roughly how long funds are locked up, and a direct link to the real, official place to do it. No wallet connections here — ever.
Every token on StakeRadar falls into one of four groups, each with its own staking mechanics.
Layer 1 blockchains are independent networks with their own validator set. Most use Proof of Stake or a close variant, w…
The Cosmos ecosystem is a family of independent, interoperable blockchains built with the Cosmos SDK and connected throu…
Liquid staking protocols let you stake an underlying asset (most often ETH) while receiving a liquid, tradeable receipt …
A number of DeFi protocols let holders stake or lock their governance token directly in a smart contract to earn a share…
A starting point — search above or browse the full list for all 66 tokens.
Proof of Stake
Proof of Stake (Ouroboros)
Proof of Stake + Proof of History
Nominated Proof of Stake
Avalanche Consensus (Proof of Stake)
Proof of Stake
Proof of Stake (Nightshade sharding)
Liquid Proof of Stake
Pure Proof of Stake
Delegated Proof of Stake
Proof of Authority (Authority Masternodes)
Secure Proof of Stake
Lachesis (Proof of Stake)
Effective Proof of Stake
Delegated Proof of Stake
Proof of Stake (AptosBFT)
Plain-language explainers that apply across every network on this site.
The basics of how staking works, where rewards come from, and whether it's right for you.
Read guide →How Proof of Stake differs from Proof of Work, and why most newer chains chose it.
Read guide →How stETH-style liquid staking tokens let you stay liquid while still earning rewards.
Read guide →Slashing, lock-ups, smart contracts, exchange risk, and scams — what to actually watch for.
Read guide →What separates a reliable validator from a risky one, and where to check.
Read guide →Convenience versus control — a practical framework for deciding.
Read guide →A general, non-advice overview of how staking rewards tend to be taxed.
Read guide →What unbonding actually means, why it exists, and how to plan around it.
Read guide →We add new tokens regularly. Let us know which one to cover next.
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