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The best Staking dApps on Avalanche in 2026

We track 5 Staking dApps that run on Avalanche and have reviewed 4 of them in full. Our top pick is Ankr. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.

Ranked list

  1. 1
    Ankr logo

    Ankr

    Staking · Ethereum, Flow, BNB Chain +5

    Ankr combines Web3 developer infrastructure with liquid staking. It may suit you if you want one provider for RPC access and staking, but check the specific asset’s fees, withdrawal rules and risks before depositing.

    Read the Ankr reviewVisit Ankr(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 6.2 out of 10
    TVL $23.7M−3.3%
  2. 2
    Ankr Liquid Staking logo

    Ankr Liquid Staking

    Staking · Ethereum, Polygon, Avalanche +1

    Ankr offers liquid staking across several chains, but its fees, exit terms and security details need checking before you deposit.

    Read the Ankr Liquid Staking reviewVisit Ankr Liquid Staking(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 5.2 out of 10
    TVL —
  3. 3
    Benqi Staked Avax logo

    Benqi Staked Avax

    Staking · Avalanche

    BENQI lets you stake AVAX on Avalanche and receive liquid sAVAX. The basic use is clear, but check current fees, exit conditions and contract risks before depositing.

    Read the Benqi Staked Avax reviewVisit Benqi Staked Avax(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10
    TVL $197M−4.2%
  4. 4
    Hypha logo

    Hypha

    Staking · Avalanche

    Hypha (formerly GoGoPool) is an Avalanche staking protocol that is winding down, with shutdown announced for August 15, 2026. If you hold stAVAX or have minipool funds, focus on the exit instructions and confirm redemption is still available before acting.

    Read the Hypha reviewVisit Hypha(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 3.0 out of 10
    TVL $333K−7.6%
  5. 5

    Stakedai

    Staking · Polygon, Avalanche

    Stakedai is a staking project on Polygon and Avalanche. Its team publishes little about how it works, what it costs or how funds are secured, so treat it with care.

    Read the Stakedai review
    ScoreNot rated yet
    TVL —

Staking dApps on Avalanche: the numbers

Tracked
5
Reviewed
5
Total TVL
$221M
Avg. score
4.8/10

SkyBitcoins tracks 5 staking dApps on Avalanche. Every one of them has a full review. Across the 3 with TVL data, the combined value locked is $221M, counting value on every chain they support. Benqi Staked Avax dominates, with 89% of that total.

Ranked by TVL, Benqi Staked Avax ($197M), Ankr ($23.7M) and Hypha ($333K) lead the field. The best-rated is Ankr with 6.2/10, followed by Ankr Liquid Staking (5.2) and Benqi Staked Avax (5.0). The 4 rated staking dApps average 4.8/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.

Beyond Avalanche, these staking dApps most often also run on Ethereum (2), BNB Chain (2) and Polygon (2). All 4 with a confirmed status are active. Over the last seven days, combined TVL fell 4.1%. Benqi Staked Avax dropped the most (−4.2%).

Largest by TVL

  1. 1Benqi Staked Avax logoBenqi Staked Avax$197M
  2. 2Ankr logoAnkr$23.7M
  3. 3Hypha logoHypha$333K

Highest rated

  1. 1Ankr logoAnkr6.2
  2. 2Ankr Liquid Staking logoAnkr Liquid Staking5.2
  3. 3Benqi Staked Avax logoBenqi Staked Avax5.0
  4. 4Hypha logoHypha3.0

Method

How we ranked them

Reviewed dApps come first. Each SkyBitcoins review scores security, ease of use, fees and features from 0 to 10 using public facts such as audits, documentation and on-chain data; the overall score orders the list, with total value locked as the tie-breaker. Projects we have not reviewed yet follow, ordered by total value locked. Scores are never sold.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest staking dApp on Avalanche by TVL?

Benqi Staked Avax is the largest staking dApp on Avalanche by total value locked, with $197M across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Ankr ($23.7M) and Hypha ($333K). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.

Which staking dApp on Avalanche has the highest SkyBitcoins score?

Ankr has the highest score at 6.2/10, ahead of Ankr Liquid Staking (5.2) and Benqi Staked Avax (5.0). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.

How many staking dApps on Avalanche has SkyBitcoins reviewed?

SkyBitcoins tracks 5 staking dApps on Avalanche. Of these, 5 have a full review and 3 report value locked, $221M in total, counting value on every chain they support.

Which staking dApps on Avalanche grew the most this week?

Among staking dApps with at least $1M locked, Benqi Staked Avax the biggest drop (−4.2%). Combined TVL moved −4.1% over the same seven days.

What is the average score for staking dApps on Avalanche?

The 4 rated staking dApps on Avalanche average 4.8 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 1 score below 5.