Single Pool Operators
Independent operators running exactly one Cardano stake pool. Delegating here spreads stake away from large groups and keeps block production decentralised.
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.
MARAC · Maracuja-Pool
FeaturedMaracuja-Pool is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Dedicated to decentralization, we ensure reliable performance with infrastructure in Germany, Australia, and Japan". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 100k ADA pledged and 70.68M ADA of live stake at 90.9% saturation across 626 delegators.
POLY · POLYPool
FeaturedPOLYPool is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "PolyPool - Your committed partner for staking services. 24/7 uptime, 0% fees until saturation (then 1%)". It charges a 0.9% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 1M ADA pledged and 66.03M ADA of live stake at 84.9% saturation across 3,353 delegators.
TERM · Terminada
FeaturedTerminada is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "For your term in Ada stake with Terminada". It charges a 0.9% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 3.35M ADA pledged and 71.33M ADA of live stake at 91.7% saturation across 2,624 delegators.
🐈NNSP · Nora Neko Stake Pool
Nora Neko Stake Pool is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Welcome! We will continue to operate in a stable and sustainable manner to contribute to the decentralization and Cardano network.The system is…". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 340 ADA fixed cost, with 50k ADA pledged and 976k ADA of live stake at 1.3% saturation across 50 delegators.
000 · Switzerland Investment
Switzerland Investment is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Swiss IT security pros running dedicated servers on 100% green wind/hydro energy. スイス在住のITセキュリティ専門家3名が運営。100%グリーンエネルギー。ご支援ありがとうございます!". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 340 ADA fixed cost, with 2k ADA pledged and 10.46M ADA of live stake at 13.4% saturation across 1,121 delegators.
00000 · Adaberry Pi
Adaberry Pi is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Delegate to our mission-driven Adaberry Pi Cardano stake pool and be rewarded for helping heal the environment and economy. ( π ≈ 3.14 :: ₳ ≡ ∞ )". It charges a 3.14% margin on top of a 340 ADA fixed cost, with 32k ADA pledged and 51.9k ADA of live stake at 0.1% saturation across 32 delegators.
0AAAA · AAAA pool
AAAA pool is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "AAAA++++ pool. Secure, Reliable and positive vibes only". It charges a 1% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 50k ADA pledged and 40.04M ADA of live stake at 51.5% saturation across 1,185 delegators.
0AKN0 · Arkano Pool
Arkano Pool is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Here to help promote decentralization and awareness of Cardano. Offering a highly reliable stake pool for maximizing rewards". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 5k ADA pledged and 189k ADA of live stake at 0.2% saturation across 52 delegators.
0FEES · Zero Fees
Zero Fees is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "0FEES is a Cardano staking pool that guarantees an optimal performance while charging the minimum amount of fees allowed by the protocol". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 500 ADA pledged and 464k ADA of live stake at 0.6% saturation across 39 delegators.
0PCT · 0 Percent Pool
0 Percent Pool is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "MIGRATE to 0PCT1 due to saturation! Maximise your rewards with our high performance pools 0PCT 0PCT1 0PCT2. Guaranteed to run a 0% fee margin". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 840 ADA fixed cost, with 10 ADA pledged and 2.87M ADA of live stake at 3.7% saturation across 257 delegators.
1112 · KOG 01
KOG 01 is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "My pool description". It charges a 25% margin on top of a 340 ADA fixed cost, with 80 ADA pledged and 3.51M ADA of live stake at 4.5% saturation across 55 delegators.
1FAT · One_Fathom
One_Fathom is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Multi node and hosting group". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 500 ADA pledged and 3.9k ADA of live stake at 0.0% saturation across 2 delegators.
1LOVE · Lovelacepool
Lovelacepool is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "A low fee high performance, US hosted and supported stake pool. Come stake with us". It charges a 1% margin on top of a 340 ADA fixed cost, with 712k ADA pledged and 55.52M ADA of live stake at 71.4% saturation across 1,483 delegators.
1STEP
1STEP is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "経験豊富なエンジニアが運用する安定稼働のステークプールです。Japanese reliable stake pool operated by experienced engineers". It charges a 1.5% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 25k ADA pledged and 4.02M ADA of live stake at 5.2% saturation across 266 delegators.
21ADA
21ADA is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Furthering the Decentralization and Adoption of Cardano while educating, creating & giving back!". It charges a 2% margin on top of a 340 ADA fixed cost, with 25k ADA pledged and 8.05M ADA of live stake at 10.3% saturation across 5,899 delegators.
307 · 307Pool
307Pool is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "We are a Wyoming-based business, educators with a passion for teaching technology, privacy, and blockchain". It charges a 3% margin on top of a 340 ADA fixed cost, with 100k ADA pledged and 2.02M ADA of live stake at 2.6% saturation across 138 delegators.
46S · 46 South Stake Pool
46 South Stake Pool is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "46 South Stake Pool - The world's southernmost Cardano stake pool. Baremetal running on 100% renewable energy". It charges a 1% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 25k ADA pledged and 49.7k ADA of live stake at 0.1% saturation across 67 delegators.
4KOMA · 4KOMA-StakePool
4KOMA-StakePool is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Bringing Smiles to the Cardano Community". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 5k ADA pledged and 8.37M ADA of live stake at 10.8% saturation across 51 delegators.
5CH · 5ch Pool
5ch Pool is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Staking Pool by 5ch Cardano Community". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 340 ADA fixed cost, with 3k ADA pledged and 651k ADA of live stake at 0.8% saturation across 16 delegators.
69DN · DN Staking
DN Staking is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Servicing all your DN needs". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 1.1k ADA pledged and 160k ADA of live stake at 0.2% saturation across 78 delegators.
777 · sevens
sevens is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Single Pool Operation to further decentralize Cardano". It charges a 0.7% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 77.7k ADA pledged and 166k ADA of live stake at 0.2% saturation across 41 delegators.
7CS · Seven Seas
Seven Seas is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "Connecting the World". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 340 ADA fixed cost, with 1 ADA pledged and 729 ADA of live stake at 0.0% saturation across 2 delegators.
888 · 888POOL.IO
888POOL.IO is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "A Cardano Stake Pool For Everyone". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 50k ADA pledged and 1.22M ADA of live stake at 1.6% saturation across 135 delegators.
8964 · A Cardano Pool Named 8964
A Cardano Pool Named 8964 is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "The pool is set up to earn ADA and, in the meantime, post the number 8964 through the most decentralized blockchain". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 89.6k ADA pledged and 3.38M ADA of live stake at 4.3% saturation across 22 delegators.
8BALL
8BALL is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "8BALL cardano staking pool". It charges a 0% margin on top of a 170 ADA fixed cost, with 808k ADA pledged and 1.68M ADA of live stake at 2.2% saturation across 53 delegators.
A4G · ADA4Good ADA + Save the Children
ADA4Good ADA + Save the Children is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "1. Supporting Cardano Africa vision 2. World Mobile EarthNode Operator 3. 10% of margin fees to Save The Children". It charges a 3% margin on top of a 340 ADA fixed cost, with 25k ADA pledged and 33.16M ADA of live stake at 42.6% saturation across 2,892 delegators.
AA2 · AstarterPool2
AstarterPool2 is an independently run single-pool Cardano operation that describes itself in its pool metadata as "The second Astarter official staking pool". It charges a 99% margin on top of a 340 ADA fixed cost, with 20k ADA pledged and 214k ADA of live stake at 0.3% saturation across 45 delegators.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What counts as single pool operators?
Independent operators running exactly one Cardano stake pool. Delegating here spreads stake away from large groups and keeps block production decentralised.
What are single pool operators?
Independent operators running exactly one Cardano stake pool. Delegating here spreads stake away from large groups and keeps block production decentralised.
Do lower fees always mean higher rewards?
Not always. A pool that misses blocks earns less regardless of fees. Saturation also cuts rewards once a pool exceeds the limit. Look at fees, pledge, and block history together.