How to Stake Filecoin (FIL)
Filecoin is the world's largest decentralized storage network, powered by thousands of storage providers globally.
Staking FIL (also referred to as FIL leasing) supports Filecoin Storage providers by providing them with the FIL collateral they need to operate on the network.
Below is a list of protocols that support FIL Staking (or FIL Leasing) in the Filecoin ecosystem.
Disclaimer: This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute investment, financial, legal or other advice. This information is not an endorsement, offer or recommendation to use any particular service or product.
FVM FIL Staking
FVM (or DeFi) staking projects use smart contracts on the Filecoin Virtual Machine (FVM) to better connect token holders with SPs. Here are the current projects live on the FVM.
Some projects on the FVM are still under development. Launch and audit timelines vary. All information comes from public sites.
Protocol Name | Whitepaper |  Total FIL Deposits | Open Source | Audited | Bug Bounty | Venture Backed | Multi-SP | Collateral Limits | Off-Chain Dependencies | Trustless | Permissionless | Liquidity Token |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Glif |  | 21,754,190 FIL | | | - | | | | - | | | |
 SFT Protocol | | 2,599,858 FIL | - | - | - | - | | - | | | | |
 HashKing | | 1,885,287 FIL | | | - | - | | - | - | - | - | |
 Filet Finance | | 449,842 FIL | - | - | - | - | | - | | | - | - |
 FILLiquid | | 478,760 FIL | | | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
 MineFi | | 418,132 FIL | - | - | | - | | | - | | | |
 HashMix | - | 43,976 FIL | - | | - | | | | - | | | |
 CollectifDAO | | 80,671 FIL | | | - | | | | - | | | |
 Parasail | | 1,898,250 FIL | - | | - | - | - | | | | | - |
Are you an existing project and want to update your information above? Please follow the guide here.
Non-FVM FIL Staking
Non-FVM staking projects refers to projects staking Filecoin (FIL) tokens outside of the Filecoin Virtual Machine (FVM).
To safeguard stalking deposits, Multi-Sig are often used for Non-FVM projects. Multi-Sig is short for the term 'multi-signature' meaning that a transaction requires 2+ signatures to execute. These solutions do not use smart contracts, relying on human influence instead.
There are various risk vectors associated with multi-sig staking projects that are different from DeFi staking projects. For example, users must place a certain level of trust in the provider facilitating the staking, rather than trusting the smart contracts a provider may employ.
Users should be cautious and conduct adequate research to learn more about the differences.
Are you an existing project and want to update your information above? Please follow the guide here.
Centralized FIL Staking and Leasing
Here are the centralized FIL Staking Programs currently available.
Protocol Name | Total FIL Deposits | Min FIL Size | Indicative Fees | Lock-up Period | Suitable For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CoinList | - | 5 FIL | 10% | 6 months | Retail and Institutional |
 DARMA Capital | - | 100,000 FIL | 16-18% | Up to 18 months | Institutional |
 PalladiumX | 4,174,550 FIL | 10,000 FIL | 20% Performance Fee | 6 months with monthly redemption | Professional Investors |
 Haven Digital Partners | - | 100,000 FIL | 15-18% | 6 to 18 months | Institutional and Accredited Investors |
Are you an existing project and want to update your information above? Please follow the guide here.
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