RETH vs WSTETH
WSTETH earns about 11.57% at the top end right now; RETH caps around 8.6%. The bigger choice is what each token is for — same family or same use case?
Liquid staking token for ETH — earns staking rewards while staying liquid. Liquid staking token for ETH — earns staking rewards while staying liquid.
Side-by-side
RETH and WSTETH — what each is and what they earn
| RETH | WSTETH | |
|---|---|---|
| Symbol | Reth | Wsteth |
| Family | Eth | Eth |
| Type | Lst | Lst |
| Native staking APR | — | — |
| Market cap | $900 M | $9.7 B |
| Live pools | 67 | 311 |
| Best yield | 8.60% | 11.57% |
| Chains supported | 5 | 22 |
Top yield options
Top live pools — RETH vs WSTETH
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Frequently asked
RETH vs WSTETH — common questions
Is RETH or WSTETH safer to hold yield on? +
Volatility differs first: stablecoins move ~0%, native coins move 30–80% a year, LSTs and wrapped tokens add small de-peg risk on top. For yield specifically, look at where each token earns — the chain and protocol matter more than the token itself.
Does RETH or WSTETH earn more? +
Right now WSTETH hits about 11.57% on its best live pool — but headline rate isn't the same as expected return. A 12% LP rate with 30% volatility is not better than 5% on a stablecoin.
Should I swap RETH for WSTETH to chase yield? +
Probably not just for yield — slippage, gas, and tax on the swap usually eat several months of the rate gap. Swapping makes sense when you're moving between different categories (e.g. native to LST) or you want a token you'll use for other things.
How do I choose between RETH and WSTETH? +
Start with what you already hold and what you understand. If both are unfamiliar, pick the one with a clearer use case to you — a coin you'll spend or stake long-term beats a higher rate on a token you can't explain.