Anchorage Digital has become the first qualified custodian to provide institutional-grade staking for Starknet, marking a key milestone in the Layer 2 network’s adoption.
Announced on Sept. 3, the service allows institutions to stake STRK through Anchorage Digital Bank in the U.S., Anchorage Digital Singapore, or via the firm’s self-custody Porto wallet. Participants earn yield while supporting network security, with the current estimated APR at 7.28%.
Opening Institutional Access to Starknet
Starknet—built by StarkWare—uses zero-knowledge proofs to cut costs and increase throughput for Ethereum and Bitcoin applications. By introducing staking into its custody suite, Anchorage is giving institutions a secure and compliant way to join the ecosystem.
Anchorage CEO Nathan McCauley said the initiative aims to “give institutions safe and seamless access to growing crypto ecosystems.” StarkWare co-founder Eli Ben-Sasson noted that the partnership reflects “growing demand for robust, secure staking options” among both developers and financial firms.
Expanding the Starknet Ecosystem
The move follows a string of major updates in Starknet’s staking landscape. In August, the community approved SNIP-31, which introduced Bitcoin staking and enabled wrapped BTC holders to earn STRK rewards—positioning Starknet as a strong player in the emerging BTCfi market.
Other developments include Extended, a perpetual DEX, migrating to Starknet with support for liquid staking tokens, and the rollout of new validator programs to boost decentralization. Currently, more than 480 million STRK are staked, with delegation programs expanding validator participation.
Anchorage’s entry adds an institutional layer to this momentum, giving large investors a regulated path into STRK staking. For Starknet, it represents deeper integration with mainstream finance; for institutions, it offers secure access to rewards on one of Ethereum’s most advanced scaling networks.
