What is rETH/WETH Convex Deposit?
This vault optimizes yields for the Curve rETH/WETH pool through Convex Finance. rETH is Rocket Pool's liquid staking token, representing one of the most decentralized ETH staking options available. The pool pairs rETH with native WETH for efficient swaps.
Understanding rETH and Rocket Pool
Rocket Pool pioneered decentralized ETH staking:
- Permissionless Node Operation: Anyone with 8 ETH can run a node
- Decentralized Validator Set: Thousands of independent operators
- rETH Token: Liquid representation of staked ETH
- Value Accrual: rETH appreciates against ETH as staking rewards accrue
rETH is considered one of the safest LSDs due to Rocket Pool's decentralization and long track record.
How rETH Works
Unlike rebasing tokens (stETH), rETH uses a value-accrual model:
- 1 rETH always represents more than 1 ETH (after staking begins)
- The rETH/ETH ratio increases as rewards are earned
- No rebasing means simpler DeFi integration
- Exchange rate is oracle-reported based on protocol TVL
How This Vault Works
- Provide rETH and/or WETH to Curve pool
- Deposit LP tokens into Convex vault
- Convex stakes in gauges with veCRV boost
- Earn rETH appreciation + CRV + CVX
Fee Structure
Convex standard fees:
- 16% of CRV rewards
- No deposit/withdrawal fees
Rocket Pool charges commission on staking rewards (shared between protocol and node operators).
rETH in LP Contexts
When rETH is in an LP position:
- rETH continues appreciating against ETH
- Pool ratio shifts as rETH value increases
- Creates predictable "impermanent gain" dynamics
- LPs benefit from underlying staking yield
cvxCRV and Boosted Yields
The Convex boost mechanism:
- Convex holds massive veCRV position
- All LP depositors share this boost equally
- Small depositors get max boost without locking CRV
- cvxCRV stakers fund this infrastructure