Staking is one of the most popular ways for crypto holders to grow their funds without having to seek profits through trading. By staking assets on Binance.US Staking, customers pledge to contribute funds to support the operations of a blockchain network, which delivers rewards (typically in the form of tokens) as a way to incentivize longer-term token holding.
Binance.US simplifies the staking process, allowing customers to stake in a few clicks. While the platform will facilitate all staking operations on a technical level, rewards accrued through staking are passed on to participating customers. Staking terms can be found in our Terms of Use.
What is staking?
Cryptocurrency staking allows customers to earn passive income on their existing cryptocurrency holdings. Like the name suggests, cryptocurrency staking is typically, but not always, available on assets that use the Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism.
Here’s how it works: When a user stakes crypto, they commit their assets toward securing the asset’s Proof-of-Stake (PoS) network. As long as the assets remain staked, they’re used to verify transactions on the network, facilitate decentralized governance, and improve the network’s resilience.
To incentivize staking, the network generates rewards through newly created block rewards and/or transaction fees collected from circulating assets.
Independent cryptocurrency staking can be a daunting process for most individuals. In addition to meeting hardware requirements that may vary from asset to asset, users may also need to install and run their own nodes. That’s where Binance.US Staking comes in. With a user-friendly interface and industry-leading uptime across nodes, Staking is the destination of choice for customers looking to earn rewards on their assets.
What are the rewards when it comes to staking?
Rewards earned via staking usually come in the form of additional tokens that accrue during the staking period. However, rates (typically calculated in the form of APY) may vary depending on the cryptocurrency, network conditions, and staking configurations.
APY in the Binance.US Staking context refers to the rate of return customers can expect to receive on a staked asset. Please note that the APY for cryptocurrencies will vary based on several factors, including supply and demand.
Where possible, Binance.US strives to offer the highest APYs possible on the widest selection of assets. In addition, while customers can earn APY on their initial staked assets, the USD value of the crypto asset itself will also fluctuate.
Are there fees for staking on Binance.US?
Published APY rates are estimates that are calculated based on the average APY accrued over the past 90 days. Actual on-chain staking APYs vary depending on the staked asset supply, network demand, or in some circumstances, proposed protocol changes voted in by the community.
Binance.US takes a small commission in exchange for facilitating all technical staking requirements, while striving to offer class-leading APYs for all supported cryptocurrencies on Binance.US Staking.
Which cryptocurrencies are supported?
Binance.US currently supports staking for the following cryptocurrencies: Audius (AUDIO), Avalanche (AVAX), BNB, Cosmos (ATOM), Livepeer (LPT), Solana (SOL), and The Graph (GRT). For the latest staking APYs, please refer to the Binance.US Staking homepage.
| Minimum Staking Limit | Maximum Staking Limit | Unstaking Period (Days) | |
| Audius (AUDIO) | 0.01 | 85,000 | 21 |
| Avalanche (AVAX) | 0.01 | 8,000 | 0 |
| BNB | 0.01 | 10,000 | 7 |
| Cosmos (ATOM) | 0.01 | 20,000 | 21 |
| Livepeer (LPT) | 0.01 | 2,500 | 7 |
| Polygon (MATIC) | 0.01 | 1,500,000 | 3 |
| Solana (SOL) | 0.01 | 30,000 | 2 |
| The Graph (GRT) | 0.01 | 500,000 | 28 |
We are continually working to expand the list of supported staking assets while delivering competitive and class-leading APYs on all our supported staking assets.
How do I start staking on Binance.US?
Note: Staking is only available to customers who have passed advanced verification. You can learn how to check your current verification status here.
On web
1. Log in to your account and visit the Binance.US Staking homepage.
2. Choose the cryptocurrency you want to stake from the tokens listed on the page. Please note to be eligible for staking activities, you must already hold the cryptocurrency you want to stake in your Wallet. For example, to stake BNB, your wallet must contain BNB funds as part of your available balance. For more information, learn How to Buy & Sell Crypto or How to Deposit Crypto.
3. If you’re staking for the first time on Binance.US Staking, carefully read and follow the on-screen prompts before clicking Next.
4. On the “Stake Crypto” pop-up, enter the amount of crypto you want to stake, or choose the percentage of your total assets that you’d like to stake.
5. Choose Auto Restake if you want to automatically restake any token rewards accrued through staking, and effectively compound your staking rewards, or select Disable Auto Restake if you want your token rewards to be deposited to your wallet. Click Preview Stake once you’re satisfied with your choice.
6. On the “Confirm Staking” pop-up, carefully review your staking request. Please note that you will be unable to withdraw or trade your staking assets while it is being staked.
7. You will receive a confirmation once your asset has been successfully staked.
On app
1. Download or log in to the Binance.US app. To access all staking features, please update your Binance.US app to the latest version.
2. Tap the Staking icon, which appears as a stack of coins, on the bottom navigation bar.
3. Choose the cryptocurrency you want to stake from the tokens listed on the page. Please note to be eligible for staking activities, you must already hold the cryptocurrency you want to stake in your Wallet. For example, to stake BNB, your wallet must contain BNB funds as part of your available balance. For more information, learn How to Buy & Sell Crypto or How to Deposit Crypto.
4. If you’re staking for the first time on Binance.US Staking, carefully read and follow the on-screen prompts before tapping Next.
5. Enter the amount of crypto you want to stake, or choose the percentage of your total available balance that you’d like to stake.
6. Toggle between Auto-Restake if you want to automatically restake any token rewards accrued through staking, and effectively compound your staking APY, or Disable Auto Restake if you want your token rewards to be deposited to your wallet. Click Preview Stake once you’re satisfied with your choice.
7. On the “Confirm Staking” pop-up, carefully review your staking request. Please note that you will be unable to access your staking assets while it is being staked.
8. Once you have carefully reviewed the onscreen information, check the “I have read and accept the Staking Authorization” checkbox and click Confirm. You will receive a confirmation once your asset has been successfully staked.
When will I receive my staking rewards?
Once assets have been staked, customers will begin to earn staking rewards at a steady rate, which may vary based on our published APY estimates and asset-specific network conditions. All rewards are calculated daily and distributed on a weekly basis.
Customers can withdraw accrued staking rewards immediately or use our Auto-Restake feature to further increase their yields by “restaking” their staking rewards each week — available on select assets.
Can I access my funds while staking? Is there a lock-up period?
While staking rewards will be distributed according to the schedule customers agree to upon staking, customers can only access or withdraw their full or partial principal staked assets once 1) they unstake and 2) the unstaking period is complete, which may vary depending on the network.
While customers can stake or unstake anytime, with no lockup periods, please note that due to the rules that govern the blockchain network, customers are unable to access or withdraw their staked assets, nor will they be able to earn staking rewards until the unstaking period is complete. The unstaking period refers to the time taken for assets to unbond, which may vary depending on the network.
How can I stop staking / unstake?
On web
1. To unstake funds, log in and visit the Staking Dashboard to review your staking balance and total rewards.
2. In the Staked Balances section on the top right side of the page, choose the asset you want to unstake and click the icon with three dots.
3. Click Unstake. If unstaking for the first time, carefully read and follow the onscreen prompts before clicking Understood to continue.
4. Enter the amount you want to unstake or choose the percentage of your total staked assets that you want to unstake. Click Unstake once you’re satisfied with your choice.
5. On the “Confirm Unstaking” pop-up, carefully review your unstaking request. Please note that you will be unable to access your staking assets during the unstaking process, which may vary in duration depending on the network.
6. Once you have carefully reviewed the onscreen information, check the “I have read and accept the Staking Authorization” checkbox and click Confirm. You will receive a confirmation once your asset has been successfully unstaked.
On app
1. Download or log in to the Binance.US app. To access all staking features, please update your Binance.US app to the latest version.
2. Tap the Staking icon, which appears as a stack of coins, on the bottom navigation bar.
3. Under the section marked Staked Balances, review your staked assets, staking balance, and total rewards.
4. Tap the asset you want to unstake, then tap Unstake on the following screen.
5. Carefully read and follow the onscreen prompts before clicking I Understand to continue.
6. Enter the amount you want to unstake or choose the percentage of your total staked assets that you want to unstake. Click Preview Unstake once you’re satisfied with your choice.
7. On the “Confirm Unstaking” pop-up, carefully review your unstaking request. Please note that you will be unable to access your staking assets during the unstaking process, which may vary in duration depending on the network.
8. Once you have carefully reviewed the onscreen information, tap Confirm. You will receive a confirmation once your asset has been successfully unstaked.
How can I view and manage my staking rewards?
On web
1. Log in and visit the Staking Dashboard to review your staked assets, staking balance, and total rewards.
2. In the Staked Balances section on the top right side of the page, choose the asset you want to manage and click the icon with three dots to increase your staking amount or unstake your assets.
3. Review your recent staking activity in the Staking Activity section on the bottom right side of the page.
On app
1. Download or log in to the Binance.US app. To access all staking features, please update your Binance.US app to the latest version.
2. Tap the Staking icon, which appears as a stack of coins, on the bottom navigation bar.
3. Under the section marked Staked Balances, review your staked assets, staking balance, and total rewards.
4. Tap the staked asset you want to manage to review the current APY, increase your staking amount, select “Auto-Restake” to automatically stake accrued staking rewards, or unstake your assets.
Can my staked BNB be used to pay for trading fees?
Staked BNB funds cannot be used to pay for trading fees at this time. If you would like to qualify for the 25% fee discount when you use BNB to pay for fees, you must maintain an available BNB balance.
Grow your crypto with staking on Binance.US
Stake Audius (AUDIO), Avalanche (AVAX), BNB, Cosmos (ATOM), Livepeer (LPT), Solana (SOL), and The Graph (GRT) on Binance.US Staking.
Additional Resources
- Binance.US Staking Homepage
- How to Stake and Unstake Crypto on the Binance.US website (Tutorial Video)
- How to Stake and Unstake Crypto on the Binance.US app (Tutorial Video)
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Disclaimer: Staking Rewards are not guaranteed and are subject to change at any time and in the sole absolute discretion of Binance.US. For more information, please see the Staking Services section of our Terms of Use.