What is NEAR Protocol?
NEAR is a sharded, developer-focused Layer 1 designed for usability and low fees. Staking NEAR means delegating to a validator through an official NEAR wallet, and rewards accrue automatically every epoch.
How to stake NEAR
- Get an official wallet that supports NEAR Protocol — the link on this page goes to NEAR Protocol's official site, which lists supported wallets.
- Transfer or hold your NEAR in that wallet. On most networks this keeps you in full control of your coins.
- From the wallet's staking or delegation screen, research and choose a validator (see our guide on choosing a validator).
- Confirm the delegation transaction. Rewards typically begin accruing automatically after a short activation period.
- Monitor your validator's performance periodically, and remember any unbonding period that applies if you later want to undelegate.
StakeRadar is an informational guide only. We don't process transactions, hold funds, or connect to wallets. Use the "Go to official site" button above (or a provider below) to reach a real, official destination and complete staking there, in your own wallet.
Unbonding & lock-up
Unstaking NEAR takes about 2-3 days (measured in epochs) before it becomes withdrawable.