YFI
DeFi Governance Staking

How to Stake Yearn Finance (YFI)

Vote-Escrow Staking · Guide last checked September 23, 2026

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Consensus
Vote-Escrow Staking
Staking method
Protocol lock / governance stake
Category
DeFi Governance Staking
Custody
Self-custody via official wallet

What is Yearn Finance?

Yearn Finance is a DeFi yield-aggregation protocol that automates strategies across other lending and liquidity platforms. YFI holders lock tokens for veYFI to boost vault rewards and gain voting power.

How to stake YFI

  1. Go to the official Yearn Finance site or app linked on this page.
  2. Connect a wallet holding YFI and review the current staking or lock-up terms — these are set by the protocol and can change.
  3. Choose how much YFI to stake or lock, and for how long, if the protocol asks you to select a lock duration.
  4. Confirm the transaction. Rewards or voting power are typically calculated based on the amount and duration you commit.
  5. Track the unlock date if one applies, and note that early exit is often not possible once a lock period is chosen.

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Unbonding & lock-up

Locking YFI for veYFI is a fixed-term commitment of up to four years, chosen when you lock.

Frequently asked questions

Is staking YFI safe?

Staking Yearn Finance carries the general risks common to all staking — market price risk, and depending on the network and method, slashing, lock-up, smart-contract, or counterparty risk. It is not risk-free. Read our staking risks guide before you start.

What's the minimum amount of YFI needed to stake?

Minimums vary by method: delegating from a personal wallet often has no minimum or a very small one, while running your own validator (where relevant) usually requires a much larger amount. Check the official Yearn Finance site for the current requirement.

How long does it take to unstake YFI?

Locking YFI for veYFI is a fixed-term commitment of up to four years, chosen when you lock.

Ready to stake Yearn Finance?

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