Proof of Stake (PoS) Coins

Proof of Stake (PoS) is a consensus mechanism in which networks select participants to validate transactions and produce blocks based on the amount of cryptocurrency they lock up, or stake, rather than on raw computing power. This category groups assets whose underlying blockchains use PoS or a close variant. The defining characteristic is that holders can typically stake tokens, either directly by running a validator or by delegating, to help secure the network and earn rewards. Compared with energy-intensive proof-of-work mining, PoS is far more efficient and lowers the hardware barrier to participation. When comparing PoS assets, consider the staking yield and how it is funded, lock-up or unbonding periods, the minimum stake required, validator decentralization, and any slashing rules that can penalize misbehavior. The risks are specific: staked funds may be illiquid during unbonding, validators can be penalized for downtime or faults, and reward rates are not guaranteed and often dilute non-stakers through new issuance. Concentration of stake among a few large validators or exchanges can also raise centralization concerns worth weighing before participating.

The Proof of Stake (PoS) category currently tracks 11 cryptocurrencies in our database, with a combined market capitalization of $335.75B and $20.69B in reported trading volume over the past 24 hours. The largest Proof of Stake (PoS) asset by market cap is Ethereum (ETH), at $225.71B. Over the last 24 hours 7 of these coins are up and 4 are down, an average move of +0.03% across the category.

Within the Proof of Stake (PoS) category over the past 24 hours, the strongest 24-hour performer is Cardano (ADA) at +1.10%, while the weakest is Avalanche (AVAX) at -1.78%.

By value the category is highly concentrated: its 3 largest coins account for roughly 90.6% of the combined Proof of Stake (PoS) market capitalization.

In cryptocurrency markets, a category groups together tokens and coins that share a common trait — the underlying technology they use, the blockchain ecosystem they are built on, the problem they aim to solve, or the way they are issued. The Proof of Stake (PoS) grouping shown here reflects the classification published by CoinGecko, a widely used independent market-data provider. The table above lists every Proof of Stake (PoS) asset in our database, ordered by market capitalization — the current price multiplied by the circulating supply — alongside the live price, the 24-hour change, a seven-day trend line, and 24-hour trading volume, a useful proxy for liquidity and market interest.

Categories frequently overlap: a single coin can belong to several at once, so you will often find the same asset on multiple category pages, each offering a different lens on the market. Among the coins above, Proof of Stake (PoS) most often appears alongside Smart Contract Platform, Layer 1 (L1), Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Portfolio — listed in full under related categories below.

All figures on this page are computed from stored public market data and refreshed regularly. They are provided for informational and educational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice, a recommendation, or a prediction. Cryptocurrency prices are highly volatile; always do your own research and consider your risk tolerance before making any investment decision.