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.
MOKSH · Moksh Stake Pool
Moksh Stake Pool is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Liberate from the centralized world with a high pledge, mission-driven pool". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 340 ADA fixed cost, with 200k ADA pledged and 38.93M ADA of live stake at 50.1% saturation across 1,443 delegators.
MUEN2 · MUEN2 CharityPrivatePool
MUEN2 CharityPrivatePool is a Cardano pool run inside a 3-pool operator group that describes itself in its pool metadata as "認定NPO法人や地方自治体・福祉施設や自然保護団体など社会貢献活動をしている方々のお役に立ちたいとの思いから作ったプールです". It charges a 99.99% margin on top of a 340 ADA fixed cost, with 10 ADA pledged and 19.08M ADA of live stake at 24.5% saturation across 10 delegators.
MUEN3 · MUEN3 CharityPrivatePool
MUEN3 CharityPrivatePool is a Cardano pool run inside a 3-pool operator group that describes itself in its pool metadata as "認定NPO法人や地方自治体・福祉施設や自然保護団体など社会貢献活動をしている方々のお役に立ちたいとの思いから作ったプールです". It charges a 99.99% margin on top of a 340 ADA fixed cost, with 10 ADA pledged and 6.38M ADA of live stake at 8.2% saturation across 7 delegators.
MUSIC · Live_Music_Show_Stake_Pool
Live_Music_Show_Stake_Pool is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Committed to providing top quality staking services to our delegates and committed to helping musicians and music related charities access the…". It charges a 5% margin on top of a 340 ADA fixed cost, with 10k ADA pledged and 12.7k ADA of live stake at 0.0% saturation across 12 delegators.
NGS · NGS発達障がい支援KGSP
NGS発達障がい支援KGSP is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "発達障がいの子どもたちを支援する人たち(学校の先生や保護者)が相談し合える場所を作る、長崎の精神科医のたまごです。As a medical student, I’ll create a place for people who support developmental disabilities…". It charges a 1% margin on top of a 340 ADA fixed cost, with 12.4k ADA pledged and 6.02M ADA of live stake at 7.7% saturation across 31 delegators.
NOOPS · Noops Pool
Noops Pool is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Pool operated by a professional Devops Team. We give back to our delegators, join us to earn extra rewards". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 340 ADA fixed cost, with 60k ADA pledged and 395k ADA of live stake at 0.5% saturation across 326 delegators.
Ouros
Ouros is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Ouros is a service provider for the Cardano network, providing a reliable network, supporting education and application development". It charges a 1.49% margin on top of a 340 ADA fixed cost, with 2.5k ADA pledged and 6.02M ADA of live stake at 7.7% saturation across 158 delegators.
OYSTR · Oyster Pool Midnight Mithril Rosen Bridge
Oyster Pool Midnight Mithril Rosen Bridge is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Cardano Stake Pool Based in Wales Midnight Validator Big Pledge Supporting Seabed Conservation Low Fee High Spec Green Energy VPS Servers Rosen…". It charges a 2% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 400k ADA pledged and 22.36M ADA of live stake at 28.8% saturation across 1,557 delegators.
PET♥ · PetLoverStake
PetLoverStake is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "A pool for animal lovers in Cardano: We support Pets, Wildlife and the Environment". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 200 ADA fixed cost, with 10k ADA pledged and 663k ADA of live stake at 0.8% saturation across 103 delegators.
RENEW · RenewPool
RenewPool is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Cardano Stake Pool supporting projects in renewable energies and recycled materials. Switzerland based, on bare metal servers". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 30k ADA pledged and 221k ADA of live stake at 0.3% saturation across 23 delegators.
RIGHT · Right Stake Pool
Right Stake Pool is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Non-profit. Single stake pool. Solely for Cardano decentralization. Support us!". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 10k ADA pledged and 1.87M ADA of live stake at 2.4% saturation across 30 delegators.
SEAL · adaseal.eu
adaseal.eu is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Community pool - Dedicated HA cluster, server room, 0% margin. 10% of profits donated to seal sanctuaries and zoos". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 60k ADA pledged and 3.58M ADA of live stake at 4.6% saturation across 179 delegators.
SIGN · Signature Staking
Signature Staking is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "One of the 1st trusted and valuable Cardano stakepool, with almost no fee, focused on learning and educational projects: knowledge is the key". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 1k ADA pledged and 268k ADA of live stake at 0.3% saturation across 46 delegators.
SILEM · SILEM Foundation
SILEM Foundation is a Cardano pool run inside a 2-pool operator group that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Cardano stake pool supporting children & communities in Haiti. Operated by VOLCY SPO — ITN 2019 veteran with enterprise-grade infrastructure". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 250 ADA pledged and 1.1k ADA of live stake at 0.0% saturation across 2 delegators.
SMILE · SMILES ON AFRICA
SMILES ON AFRICA is a Cardano pool run inside a 8-pool operator group that describes itself in its pool metadata as "An African Charitable Stakepool that provides free health insurance to children". It charges a 3% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 5k ADA pledged and 3.8M ADA of live stake at 4.9% saturation across 327 delegators.
SOLPI · SolPi - Solar powered Pi
SolPi - Solar powered Pi is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "A pool, powered by 100% renewable energy". It charges a 1% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 30k ADA pledged and 482k ADA of live stake at 0.6% saturation across 51 delegators.
TAPSY · TapTap Vienna
TapTap Vienna is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "low fees safe reliable known from ITN TU Wien students". It charges a 1% margin on top of a 340 ADA fixed cost, with 5 ADA pledged and 6.94M ADA of live stake at 8.9% saturation across 706 delegators.
TILIA · Tilia IO
Tilia IO is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Professional staking service supporting education". It charges a 2% margin on top of a 340 ADA fixed cost, with 100 ADA pledged and 1.3k ADA of live stake at 0.0% saturation across 2 delegators.
TPOOL · TricahuePool
TricahuePool is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Pool located in Chile, Veteran stakepool, present from the ITN". It charges a 1.8% margin on top of a 340 ADA fixed cost, with 1k ADA pledged and 157k ADA of live stake at 0.2% saturation across 11 delegators.
VETS · Vetspool
Vetspool is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Earn rewards by helping others! Support veterans and their families!". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 25k ADA pledged and 13k ADA of live stake at 0.0% saturation across 27 delegators.
WISE · WISE-POOL
WISE-POOL is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Cardano stake pool, supporting decentralization, charity and contributing to the amazing project!". It charges a 1% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 5k ADA pledged and 946k ADA of live stake at 1.2% saturation across 60 delegators.
WISH · Wish Pool
Wish Pool is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Delegate to us and make wishes come true-- including yours. Together, let's solve poverty through education. Visit our website for more information". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 100 ADA pledged and 167k ADA of live stake at 0.2% saturation across 41 delegators.
WRFGS · Stakepool for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
Stakepool for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights, and building a better future for refugees,…". It charges a 100% margin on top of a 340 ADA fixed cost, with 14k ADA pledged and 5.95M ADA of live stake at 7.7% saturation across 151 delegators.
ZORBA · The Greek Pool
The Greek Pool is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Single Stake Pool. 20% of profits is given to charitable causes, by delegating to zorba you help to support children and hamogelo.gr organization". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 340 ADA fixed cost, with 30k ADA pledged and 107k ADA of live stake at 0.1% saturation across 33 delegators.
4ADA · Staking4ADA.org
Staking4ADA.org is a Cardano pool run inside a 2-pool operator group that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Welcome back! We're solar-powered, fully decentralized, and occasionally donate to charities. Check our excellent track record on staking4ADA.org". It charges a 2% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 300k ADA pledged and 20.44M ADA of live stake at 26.3% saturation across 1,411 delegators.
4GOOD · 4GOOD Stake Pool
4GOOD Stake Pool is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Mission driven to generate rewards for delegators and charitable organizations". It charges a 2% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 1M ADA pledged and 3.38M ADA of live stake at 4.3% saturation across 133 delegators.
4WARD · ADA for Warriors
ADA for Warriors is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Mission-driven single pool that donates a portion of it's op's rewards to the Third Option Foundation and 500 Rising". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 200k ADA pledged and 453k ADA of live stake at 0.6% saturation across 79 delegators.
AARK · Animalis aRK
Animalis aRK is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Animalis aRK - DePIN wildlife conservation & sovereign AI on Cardano. Supporting the Apeiron ecosystem and eNGO mission". It charges a 1% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 70 ADA pledged and 77 ADA of live stake at 0.0% saturation across 1 delegators.
AID1 · AIDpool1
AIDpool1 is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "日本からCardanoを長期的に支え、身近なところから社会へ還元します。皆さまの委任とともに、より良い未来へ。 Supporting Cardano from Japan and giving back to society. Together toward a better future". It charges a 1% margin on top of a 340 ADA fixed cost, with 50k ADA pledged and 1.6M ADA of live stake at 2.1% saturation across 38 delegators.
ALLEY · Alleycat Stake Pool
Alleycat Stake Pool is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Alleycat Mining - Supporting the Performing Arts and Arts Education". It charges a 1% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 10k ADA pledged and 1.96M ADA of live stake at 2.5% saturation across 83 delegators.
ALOOP · AdaLoop
AdaLoop is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Single Pool Operator. Mission Driven. IT pro working in the industry 20+ years". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 25k ADA pledged and 644k ADA of live stake at 0.8% saturation across 122 delegators.
DANK · Dank Central
Dank Central is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Fast, Reliable, and secure with 100% uptime. 1% fee proceeds will go to the Last Prisoner Project - Cannabis Reform Non-profit (". It charges a 1% margin on top of a 340 ADA fixed cost, with 10k ADA pledged and 537 ADA of live stake at 0.0% saturation across 3 delegators.
F4ADA · Friends4ADA
Friends4ADA is a Cardano pool run inside a 2-pool operator group that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Friendly-fee. Great rewards. We make a difference with our own servers, solar panels, and donations to charity". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 300k ADA pledged and 11.52M ADA of live stake at 14.8% saturation across 476 delegators.
GAIA · GAIA Stake Pool
GAIA Stake Pool is a Cardano pool run inside a 8-pool operator group that describes itself in its pool metadata as "GAIA cares about our planet - we donate 1/2 our profits to charities that heal the Earth". It charges a 3% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 0 ADA pledged and 579k ADA of live stake at 0.7% saturation across 199 delegators.
GROW · GROW TEAM
GROW TEAM is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Rise, Decentralize and Thrive while helping Save Children's Lives. At least 25% of pool's revenue donated to charity weekly. TOGETHER WE GROW". It charges a 4.9% margin on top of a 340 ADA fixed cost, with 555 ADA pledged and 11.06M ADA of live stake at 14.2% saturation across 2,765 delegators.
HODLR · Midnight 0% fee
Midnight 0% fee is a Cardano pool run inside a 2-pool operator group that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Renewable Web3 infrastructure, innovation, and development". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 24k ADA pledged and 26.32M ADA of live stake at 33.9% saturation across 427 delegators.