GNO — 0.58% APY Staking Pool

The GNO pool on Aave V3 (Gnosis) currently yields 0.58% APY with $8.03M in total value locked. Deposit your GNO and earn passive DeFi yield — no KYC, no lockup, self-custodied.

By APY Hub · Reviewed by Ankit Sharma · Last reviewed: July 2026 · Data: DeFiLlama · Updated every 4h

APY data sourced from DeFiLlama. Not financial advice — verify rates before depositing.

Pool Statistics

APY & TVL History

Historical APY and TVL data for GNO, sourced from the DeFiLlama API. Use the charts to assess whether the current yield is a recent spike or a sustained rate. Sudden APY jumps often indicate new incentive programs — verify whether they are ongoing before making deposit decisions.

About GNO

The GNO pool is a decentralized yield-generating position managed by the Aave V3 protocol on the Gnosis blockchain. Depositors provide GNO liquidity and receive a share of the fees and rewards generated by pool activity — with no intermediaries, no KYC, and full on-chain transparency.

With 0.58% APY and $8.03M in total value locked, this pool represents an active liquidity opportunities in the Gnosis DeFi ecosystem. The TVL figure reflects real user confidence — every dollar locked is a deposit from someone who chose this pool over thousands of alternatives.

How This Pool Generates Yield

Yield in GNO comes from trading fees and protocol activity (0.58% base APY). This fee-based yield is more sustainable than token-emission models since it directly reflects real economic activity through the pool.

Unlike centralized staking on exchanges, your deposit in GNO is secured by Aave V3's open-source smart contracts on Gnosis. You can verify the exact contract addresses, see every transaction in the pool, and withdraw your position at any time without requiring anyone's permission.

Who Should Use GNO?

This pool suits investors who already hold GNO and want to put those assets to work beyond simply holding. The single-asset exposure makes this accessible even for investors new to DeFi liquidity provision.

How to Stake GNO in Aave V3

Follow these steps to start earning 0.58% APY in the GNO pool. The entire process takes 15–30 minutes for first-time DeFi users.

Step 1: Buy GNO

Purchase GNO on Bybit, BINGX, or MEXC. Choose the Gnosis network for withdrawal to avoid bridging fees. Confirm the network before completing the transfer.

Step 2: Set Up a Wallet

Install MetaMask or use a Ledger hardware wallet. Add the Gnosis network if it is not detected automatically. Never store your seed phrase digitally.

Step 3: Get Gnosis for Gas

Buy a small amount of Gnosis's native token to pay transaction fees — usually $1–10 worth is sufficient for several transactions.

Step 4: Connect to Aave V3

Visit the official Aave V3 app. Bookmark the URL directly. Never click links from DMs, social media, or email — phishing sites mimic real protocols exactly.

Step 5: Approve and Deposit

Approve the token spend in your wallet, then confirm the deposit transaction. Yield begins accruing in the next block after confirmation.

Step 6: Track and Harvest

Check your position regularly. Some pools require manual reward claims — harvest and reinvest to compound your 0.58% APY over time.

Gas Costs and Break-Even

On Gnosis, expect to spend approximately $2–$30 in gas for the deposit and withdrawal transactions combined. At 0.58% APY, a $313892 deposit recovers ~$35 in gas within a week (≈ $5/day in yield). Scale your position accordingly — smaller deposits are better suited to low-fee chains.

Risk Assessment — GNO

Every DeFi investment involves risk. Key risks for this pool:

• Smart Contract Risk — All DeFi protocols carry smart contract risk. Verify Aave V3's audit history and bug bounty program before depositing.
• Liquidity Risk — Current TVL of $8.03M supports normal-size positions without significant slippage on entry or exit.
• Impermanent Loss — Single-asset or stablecoin pool — impermanent loss risk is minimal or non-existent for this pool type.
• Asset Price Risk — GNO can lose significant value. Your position's USD worth moves with asset price, independent of your yield rate.
• Protocol Risk — Review Aave V3's documentation, audit reports, and community reputation before committing large positions.

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