Can you stake XDC? Your options
Yes. These are the main ways, from most to least hands-on. We do not show reward rates here because they change; each provider shows its current rate on its own site.
Run your own masternode
At least 10 million XDC, KYC and a server that stays online. You keep custody. See the masternode guide.
Prime Staking (liquid staking)
No minimum. You receive psXDC, a token whose value grows with staking rewards. Non-custodial smart contract; withdrawals are instant when the vault has liquidity, otherwise queued (Prime states about 31 days on average). docs.primestaking.xyz
Kiln
Institutional, non-custodial staking on Kiln-run masternodes, with custody through Copper or Fireblocks. Kiln states a 30-day unbonding period. kiln.fi
21Shares XDC Network Staking ETP (XDCN)
An exchange-traded product on SIX Swiss Exchange, custodied by BitGo; staking added around 1 September 2026. 21Shares states a 2.50% product fee and up to 35% commission on staking rewards. 21shares.com
Uphold
Custodial staking powered by Kiln. Uphold states a 20–25% commission on rewards; not available in New York, Louisiana, American Samoa, the US Minor Outlying Islands, Canada, Japan or Singapore. uphold.com
Kraken Auto Earn
Kraken lists XDC Network rewards in its Auto Earn feature, where available. kraken.com
Coinbase
Coinbase does not offer XDC trading, but publishes an XDC page describing DeFi yield for eligible customers. coinbase.com
Bitrue
Exchange earn products (flexible and locked); rates change with campaigns. bitrue.com
Details checked on each provider's site on 3 October 2026. Availability depends on where you live.
XDC staking calculator
| XDC | USD | |
|---|---|---|
| Per day | 27.40 XDC | $0.90 |
| Per month | 833.33 XDC | $27 |
| Per year | 10,000 XDC | $328 |
Running your own node needs 10,000,000 XDC. Core validator rate derived from official xinfin.org figures; protector and observer rates are community estimates (xdc.dev). Checked 2026-10-02. Estimates only, not financial advice.
CoinGecko · updated 4 min ago
XDC staking risks
- Price risk. Rewards are paid in XDC, whose price can fall.
- Smart contract risk. Liquid staking and DeFi rely on code that can fail.
- Custody risk. With an exchange or provider, you trust them to hold your XDC.
- Lock-up. Getting XDC back from staking can take weeks.
- Rule changes. Reward rates and tier rules can change with network upgrades.
Nothing here is financial advice.