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The best Staking dApps on Cosmos in 2026

We track 5 Staking dApps that run on Cosmos and have reviewed 3 of them in full. Our top pick is Quicksilver Protocol. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.

Ranked list

  1. 1
    Quicksilver Protocol logo

    Quicksilver Protocol

    Staking · Cosmos

    Quicksilver Protocol lets you liquid-stake assets on supported Cosmos chains and receive qAssets for other uses. Its validator choice is a plus, but check supported assets, redemption terms and costs before staking.

    Read the Quicksilver Protocol reviewVisit Quicksilver Protocol(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 5.2 out of 10
    TVL —
  2. 2
    Orchai LST logo

    Orchai LST

    Staking · Orai, Other, Ethereum +4

    Orchai LST is designed to turn staked assets into tokens you can use as collateral to borrow USDT. Check which assets it supports, how redemptions work and what fees apply before depositing.

    Read the Orchai LST reviewVisit Orchai LST(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 4.6 out of 10
    TVL $198K−11.5%
  3. 3
    Stafi logo

    Stafi

    Staking · Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain +1

    StaFi offers liquid-staking products and staking infrastructure across several networks, but its fees, withdrawal terms and custody safeguards are not clear enough to assess confidently before you commit funds.

    Read the Stafi reviewVisit Stafi(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreScore 3.5 out of 10
    TVL $4.25M−1.4%
  4. 4
    Stride logo

    Stride

    Staking · Cosmos, Celestia, Injective +7

    Stride is a Cosmos liquid-staking protocol for assets such as ATOM and OSMO. The basic use case is clear, but fees, supported assets by chain, and key safety details need checking before you commit funds.

    Read the Stride reviewVisit Stride(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreNot rated yet
    TVL $3.78M−7.8%
  5. 5
    Pstake Finance logo

    Pstake Finance

    Staking · Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cosmos +1

    Pstake Finance is a staking project on Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cosmos and Bnb Chain that appears to be inactive. Check its current status before sending it any funds.

    Read the Pstake Finance reviewVisit Pstake Finance(opens in a new tab)
    ScoreNot rated yet
    TVL —

Staking dApps on Cosmos: the numbers

Tracked
5
Reviewed
5
Total TVL
$8.23M
Avg. score
4.4/10

The SkyBitcoins index lists 5 staking dApps on Cosmos. Every one of them has a full review. Across the 3 with TVL data, the combined value locked is $8.23M, counting value on every chain they support. Stafi dominates, with 52% of that total.

Ranked by TVL, Stafi ($4.25M), Stride ($3.78M) and Orchai LST ($198K) lead the field. The best-rated is Quicksilver Protocol with 5.2/10, followed by Orchai LST (4.6) and Stafi (3.5). The 3 rated staking dApps average 4.4/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.

Beyond Cosmos, these staking dApps most often also run on Ethereum (3), BNB Chain (3) and Osmosis (2). Of the 5 with a confirmed status, 4 are active and 1 is inactive or wound down. In the past week, total value locked fell 4.7%. Stride dropped the most (−7.8%).

Largest by TVL

  1. 1Stafi logoStafi$4.25M
  2. 2Stride logoStride$3.78M
  3. 3Orchai LST logoOrchai LST$198K

Highest rated

  1. 1Quicksilver Protocol logoQuicksilver Protocol5.2
  2. 2Orchai LST logoOrchai LST4.6
  3. 3Stafi logoStafi3.5

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 Cosmos by TVL?

Stafi is the largest staking dApp on Cosmos by total value locked, with $4.25M across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Stride ($3.78M) and Orchai LST ($198K). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.

Which staking dApp on Cosmos has the highest SkyBitcoins score?

Quicksilver Protocol has the highest score at 5.2/10, ahead of Orchai LST (4.6) and Stafi (3.5). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.

How many staking dApps on Cosmos has SkyBitcoins reviewed?

SkyBitcoins tracks 5 staking dApps on Cosmos. Of these, 5 have a full review and 3 report value locked, $8.23M in total, counting value on every chain they support.

Which staking dApps on Cosmos grew the most this week?

Among staking dApps with at least $1M locked, Stride the biggest drop (−7.8%). Combined TVL moved −4.7% over the same seven days.

What is the average score for staking dApps on Cosmos?

The 3 rated staking dApps on Cosmos average 4.4 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 2 score below 5.