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How to Stake ETH

Complete guide to staking Ethereum for passive income. Learn about liquid staking with Lido, Rocket Pool, and native staking options.

StakingBeginnerEstimated reading time15-30 minutes5 stepsPrerequisites: ETH in your wallet, MetaMask or compatible wallet
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Quick Overview

1Choose a Staking Provider
2Connect Your Wallet
3Enter Stake Amount
4Approve and Confirm
5Verify Receipt

Staking ETH is one of the safest ways to earn passive income in DeFi. With the transition to Proof of Stake complete, you can earn 3-5% APY by helping secure the Ethereum network.

Why Stake ETH?

Benefits:
  • Earn 3-5% APY in ETH
  • Help secure Ethereum
  • No impermanent loss risk
  • Multiple staking options
Risks:
  • Smart contract risk (liquid staking)
  • Slashing risk (minimal with reputable providers)
  • ETH price volatility

Staking Options Compared

OptionMinimumAPYLiquidity
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Lido (stETH)0 ETH3.5%Immediate
Rocket Pool (rETH)0.01 ETH3.2%Immediate
Native Staking32 ETH4-5%Locked

Recommended: Liquid Staking

For most users, liquid staking offers the best balance of yield, liquidity, and security. Your staked ETH remains usable in DeFi.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Choose a Staking Provider

Select between Lido, Rocket Pool, or other liquid staking protocols based on your needs.

Tips

  • ✓Lido has the most liquidity
  • ✓Rocket Pool is more decentralized
2

Connect Your Wallet

Go to the staking provider website and connect your MetaMask or WalletConnect wallet.

Warnings

  • ⚠Always verify you are on the official website
3

Enter Stake Amount

Enter how much ETH you want to stake. There is no minimum for most liquid staking providers.

Tips

  • ✓Start with a small amount to test
4

Approve and Confirm

Review the transaction details and confirm in your wallet. You will receive liquid staking tokens (stETH or rETH).

Tips

  • ✓Gas fees are typically $5-20
5

Verify Receipt

Check your wallet for the liquid staking tokens. These represent your staked ETH plus accumulated rewards.

Tips

  • ✓stETH rebases daily, rETH appreciates in value

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