Cardano staking
Pick a stake pool with your eyes open.
Fees, pledge, saturation, and the operator's own description for every registered pool with a website, straight from on-chain metadata. Filter for single-pool operators, low fees, or a mission you care about.
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Single Pool Operators
Independent operators running exactly one Cardano stake pool. Delegating here spreads stake away from large groups and keeps block production decentralised.
Mission-Driven Pools
Pools whose own metadata says a share of rewards funds charity, education, conservation or another cause. Check each pool site for how much is actually donated.
Low-Fee Pools
Stake pools charging a variable margin of 1% or less, on top of the protocol-minimum fixed cost. Lower margin means more of each epoch reward reaches delegators.
Multi-Pool Operators
Operators and pool groups running two or more pools, identified by shared owner or reward stake addresses on chain. Often large, reliable, and already well delegated.
Pool Tools & Explorers
Explorers, dashboards, APIs and operator toolkits for researching stake pools or running one yourself.
Editor's picks
Standout stake pools
BALNC · Balance Stake Pool
FeaturedBalance Stake Pool is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Balance Stake Pool exists to support the Cardano decentralized network by promoting blockchain data transparency for all". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 100k ADA pledged and 68.16M ADA of live stake at 87.6% saturation across 1,078 delegators.
CH1 · Cardano Suisse
FeaturedCardano Suisse is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Swiss based and solar powered". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 3M ADA pledged and 77.65M ADA of live stake at 99.8% saturation across 2,281 delegators.
LCP · LovelaceCommunityPool
FeaturedLovelaceCommunityPool is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "No fee, community supported staking pool -- No joke, 100% free (as in beer)". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 333k ADA pledged and 73.94M ADA of live stake at 95.1% saturation across 1,724 delegators.
OGAM · Ogam_Pool
FeaturedOgam_Pool is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Single pool operator based in the UK. Low fees, high pledge". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 340 ADA fixed cost, with 500k ADA pledged and 69.45M ADA of live stake at 89.3% saturation across 305 delegators.
TECH · Tech pool
FeaturedTech pool is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "For us who love technology". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 101k ADA pledged and 71.06M ADA of live stake at 91.4% saturation across 997 delegators.
1COMM · One Community ADA
FeaturedOne Community ADA is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Provider of Cardano/crypto news & updates on Twitter (OneCommunityAda). Relays in N". It charges a 0.85% margin on top of a 340 ADA fixed cost, with 402k ADA pledged and 67.65M ADA of live stake at 87.0% saturation across 838 delegators.
ADALO · ADALovelacePool
FeaturedADALovelacePool is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Your First Choice For Staking drep1jkdeccjwuun37e64l7zpjwe67xmsxmgpzkuhqtt0qjcrudkvfx2". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 200k ADA pledged and 74.95M ADA of live stake at 96.4% saturation across 5,336 delegators.
CLOVR · CloverNodes
FeaturedCloverNodes is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Clover Nodes stake pool prioritizes uptime, high security and performance for easy and confident participation". It charges a 1% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 101k ADA pledged and 60.53M ADA of live stake at 77.8% saturation across 1,403 delegators.
HAPPY · HAPPY Staking Midnight RealFi
FeaturedHAPPY Staking Midnight RealFi is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Secure ADA staking for a happy you and a cleaner, greener planet Donating to reforestation and plastic waste cleanup Lowest fee and 0% margin…". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 150k ADA pledged and 62.54M ADA of live stake at 80.4% saturation across 1,528 delegators.
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BALNC · Balance Stake Pool
FeaturedBalance Stake Pool is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Balance Stake Pool exists to support the Cardano decentralized network by promoting blockchain data transparency for all". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 100k ADA pledged and 68.16M ADA of live stake at 87.6% saturation across 1,078 delegators.
CH1 · Cardano Suisse
FeaturedCardano Suisse is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Swiss based and solar powered". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 3M ADA pledged and 77.65M ADA of live stake at 99.8% saturation across 2,281 delegators.
LCP · LovelaceCommunityPool
FeaturedLovelaceCommunityPool is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "No fee, community supported staking pool -- No joke, 100% free (as in beer)". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 333k ADA pledged and 73.94M ADA of live stake at 95.1% saturation across 1,724 delegators.
OGAM · Ogam_Pool
FeaturedOgam_Pool is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Single pool operator based in the UK. Low fees, high pledge". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 340 ADA fixed cost, with 500k ADA pledged and 69.45M ADA of live stake at 89.3% saturation across 305 delegators.
TECH · Tech pool
FeaturedTech pool is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "For us who love technology". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 101k ADA pledged and 71.06M ADA of live stake at 91.4% saturation across 997 delegators.
1COMM · One Community ADA
FeaturedOne Community ADA is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Provider of Cardano/crypto news & updates on Twitter (OneCommunityAda). Relays in N". It charges a 0.85% margin on top of a 340 ADA fixed cost, with 402k ADA pledged and 67.65M ADA of live stake at 87.0% saturation across 838 delegators.
ADALO · ADALovelacePool
FeaturedADALovelacePool is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Your First Choice For Staking drep1jkdeccjwuun37e64l7zpjwe67xmsxmgpzkuhqtt0qjcrudkvfx2". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 200k ADA pledged and 74.95M ADA of live stake at 96.4% saturation across 5,336 delegators.
CLOVR · CloverNodes
FeaturedCloverNodes is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Clover Nodes stake pool prioritizes uptime, high security and performance for easy and confident participation". It charges a 1% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 101k ADA pledged and 60.53M ADA of live stake at 77.8% saturation across 1,403 delegators.
HAPPY · HAPPY Staking Midnight RealFi
FeaturedHAPPY Staking Midnight RealFi is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Secure ADA staking for a happy you and a cleaner, greener planet Donating to reforestation and plastic waste cleanup Lowest fee and 0% margin…". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 150k ADA pledged and 62.54M ADA of live stake at 80.4% saturation across 1,528 delegators.
The short version
What matters when you delegate
Delegating ADA never leaves your wallet, so the risk is low and the choice is mostly about rewards and values. Rewards depend on fees, pledge, saturation, and how reliably the pool produces blocks.
This directory reads pool metadata and on-chain figures and presents them in plain terms. Pools are grouped by traits delegators ask about: single-pool operators who strengthen decentralization, low-fee pools, and mission-driven pools that fund causes.
Numbers change every epoch. Confirm current fees and saturation in your wallet before delegating. Nothing here is financial advice.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Where does the data come from?
From Cardano on-chain pool registrations and the metadata file each operator publishes, read through a public API. We list pools that are active and publish a website.
What is a single-pool operator?
An operator who runs one pool rather than many. Delegating to them spreads block production across more independent parties, which many in the community value.
Is this financial advice?
No. This is a directory. Delegation rewards vary and are not guaranteed.
How do I fix my pool listing?
Update your on-chain metadata and it will flow through on the next refresh, or use Claim this listing to tell us directly.