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Best Staking Platforms

Staking platforms scored on linked audits, published methodology and independently recorded size.

Kayla PetersonKayla PetersonDeFi Research Analyst· Last checked August 10, 2026
1R

Reti Pooling

Best for audited protocol with published methodology
Counterparty & contract risk · 35%10.0
Cost transparency · 20%9.0
Market quality · 15%4.0
Transparency & track record · 20%10.0
Public documentation surface · 10%10.0
Pros
  • Audit report linked from a public dataset
  • Accounting methodology published
Cons
  • Single-chain deployment
8.9/10
Overall
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2t

tramplin.io

Best for audited protocol with published methodology
Counterparty & contract risk · 35%10.0
Cost transparency · 20%9.0
Market quality · 15%3.0
Transparency & track record · 20%10.0
Public documentation surface · 10%10.0
Pros
  • Audit report linked from a public dataset
  • Accounting methodology published
Cons
  • Single-chain deployment
8.8/10
Overall
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3M

Marinade Native

Best for independently tracked protocol
Counterparty & contract risk · 35%6.0
Cost transparency · 20%9.0
Market quality · 15%6.0
Transparency & track record · 20%8.0
Public documentation surface · 10%8.0
Pros
  • Accounting methodology published
  • TVL of $209m recorded independently
Cons
  • No audit report linked in the public dataset at this check
  • Single-chain deployment
7.2/10
Overall
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4O

Obol

Best for independently tracked protocol
Counterparty & contract risk · 35%6.0
Cost transparency · 20%9.0
Market quality · 15%5.0
Transparency & track record · 20%8.0
Public documentation surface · 10%8.0
Pros
  • Accounting methodology published
  • TVL of $484m recorded independently
Cons
  • No audit report linked in the public dataset at this check
  • Single-chain deployment
7.1/10
Overall
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5R

Rakeoff

Best for independently tracked protocol
Counterparty & contract risk · 35%6.0
Cost transparency · 20%9.0
Market quality · 15%4.0
Transparency & track record · 20%8.0
Public documentation surface · 10%8.0
Pros
  • Accounting methodology published
Cons
  • No audit report linked in the public dataset at this check
  • Single-chain deployment
6.9/10
Overall
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6A

ABC Pool

Best for independently tracked protocol
Counterparty & contract risk · 35%6.0
Cost transparency · 20%9.0
Market quality · 15%4.0
Transparency & track record · 20%8.0
Public documentation surface · 10%8.0
Pros
  • Accounting methodology published
Cons
  • No audit report linked in the public dataset at this check
  • Single-chain deployment
6.9/10
Overall
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7S

Starknet BTC Staking

Best for independently tracked protocol
Counterparty & contract risk · 35%6.0
Cost transparency · 20%9.0
Market quality · 15%3.0
Transparency & track record · 20%8.0
Public documentation surface · 10%8.0
Pros
  • Accounting methodology published
Cons
  • No audit report linked in the public dataset at this check
  • Single-chain deployment
6.7/10
Overall
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8S

SSV Network

Best for independently tracked protocol
Counterparty & contract risk · 35%6.0
Cost transparency · 20%7.0
Market quality · 15%7.0
Transparency & track record · 20%6.0
Public documentation surface · 10%6.0
Pros
  • TVL of $9,377m recorded independently
Cons
  • No audit report linked in the public dataset at this check
  • No accounting methodology published at this check
  • Single-chain deployment
6.4/10
Overall
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9A

Adrastea Validator

Best for independently tracked protocol
Counterparty & contract risk · 35%5.0
Cost transparency · 20%6.0
Market quality · 15%3.0
Transparency & track record · 20%8.0
Public documentation surface · 10%7.0
Pros
  • Accounting methodology published
Cons
  • No audit report linked in the public dataset at this check
  • Single-chain deployment
5.7/10
Overall
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10N

NEOPIN Staking

Best for independently tracked protocol
Counterparty & contract risk · 35%4.0
Cost transparency · 20%7.0
Market quality · 15%6.0
Transparency & track record · 20%6.0
Public documentation surface · 10%6.0
Pros
  • Tracked and verifiable from public sources at this check
Cons
  • No audit report linked in the public dataset at this check
  • No accounting methodology published at this check
5.5/10
Overall
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11Q

Qearn

Best for independently tracked protocol
Counterparty & contract risk · 35%4.0
Cost transparency · 20%7.0
Market quality · 15%4.0
Transparency & track record · 20%6.0
Public documentation surface · 10%6.0
Pros
  • Tracked and verifiable from public sources at this check
Cons
  • No audit report linked in the public dataset at this check
  • No accounting methodology published at this check
  • Single-chain deployment
5.2/10
Overall
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12S

Supra Staking

Best for independently tracked protocol
Counterparty & contract risk · 35%4.0
Cost transparency · 20%7.0
Market quality · 15%4.0
Transparency & track record · 20%6.0
Public documentation surface · 10%6.0
Pros
  • Tracked and verifiable from public sources at this check
Cons
  • No audit report linked in the public dataset at this check
  • No accounting methodology published at this check
  • Single-chain deployment
5.2/10
Overall
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13G

GOLDSTATION Staking

Best for independently tracked protocol
Counterparty & contract risk · 35%4.0
Cost transparency · 20%7.0
Market quality · 15%4.0
Transparency & track record · 20%6.0
Public documentation surface · 10%6.0
Pros
  • Tracked and verifiable from public sources at this check
Cons
  • No audit report linked in the public dataset at this check
  • No accounting methodology published at this check
  • Single-chain deployment
5.2/10
Overall
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14C

CatFee Staking Vault

Best for independently tracked protocol
Counterparty & contract risk · 35%4.0
Cost transparency · 20%7.0
Market quality · 15%3.0
Transparency & track record · 20%6.0
Public documentation surface · 10%6.0
Pros
  • Tracked and verifiable from public sources at this check
Cons
  • No audit report linked in the public dataset at this check
  • No accounting methodology published at this check
  • Single-chain deployment
5.1/10
Overall
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At a glance

Compare the field

ServiceScoreStrongest areaBest for
Reti Pooling8.9Counterparty & contract risk (10.0)audited protocol with published methodology
tramplin.io8.8Counterparty & contract risk (10.0)audited protocol with published methodology
Marinade Native7.2Cost transparency (9.0)independently tracked protocol
Obol7.1Cost transparency (9.0)independently tracked protocol
Rakeoff6.9Cost transparency (9.0)independently tracked protocol
ABC Pool6.9Cost transparency (9.0)independently tracked protocol
Starknet BTC Staking6.7Cost transparency (9.0)independently tracked protocol
SSV Network6.4Cost transparency (7.0)independently tracked protocol
Adrastea Validator5.7Transparency & track record (8.0)independently tracked protocol
NEOPIN Staking5.5Cost transparency (7.0)independently tracked protocol
Qearn5.2Cost transparency (7.0)independently tracked protocol
Supra Staking5.2Cost transparency (7.0)independently tracked protocol
GOLDSTATION Staking5.2Cost transparency (7.0)independently tracked protocol
CatFee Staking Vault5.1Cost transparency (7.0)independently tracked protocol