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STETH
Liquid staking token for ETH — earns staking rewards while staying liquid.
Reward rate
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per year, native
Spot price
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USD
Market cap
$20.1Billion
fully diluted
Note
STETH doesn't have native staking. Look for DeFi yield options below — supplying liquidity, lending, or wrapped-token staking.
DeFi alternatives
Use STETH in DeFi instead
Pools where you can supply liquidity, lend, or earn rewards using STETH. Higher rates than native staking — and higher risk.
Where it earns most
STETH earns yield on 1 chains
Top reward rate on each chain. Pick the one you already use — bridging adds fees and a separate risk surface.
Similar tokens
Other tokens like STETH
Background reading
Learn more before staking STETH
Guide
Which tokens earn yield, and why?
Not every token is stakeable. The ones that are split into a few categories — natives, liquid-staking tokens, stablecoins.
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Guide
Liquid staking, in plain English
How stETH, rETH, and similar tokens let you earn staking yield without giving up the ability to sell.
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Guide
What's a staking provider?
The brand running the validator. Why your choice of provider matters more than your choice of token.
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Frequently asked
What people ask about staking STETH
What is staking STETH?
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Staking STETH means locking your STETH with a validator that helps secure the network. The network pays you new tokens as a reward — like interest on a savings account, but the rate is set by the protocol, not a bank.
How much can I earn from staking STETH?
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Right now, staking STETH pays varies — check the validator list above, after the validator's commission. The exact number depends on which validator you pick. The list above is sorted by reward rate.
Is staking safe?
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Your STETH stays in your wallet — you delegate trust, not custody. The two real risks are slashing (rare; the network can shrink your balance if your validator misbehaves) and lock-up (you can't sell instantly during the unbonding period). Picking a validator with a track record neutralizes most of the risk.
Can I unstake whenever I want?
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Yes, but unstaking is not instant. Most chains have an unbonding period of a few days to a few weeks during which you don't earn rewards and can't sell. If you need instant exit, look for a liquid-staking option — you get a tradeable receipt token for your staked balance.
What wallet do I need?
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Any non-custodial wallet that supports STETH. Connect, choose a validator from the list above, click delegate, sign the transaction. The flow is short and you don't transfer the tokens — you grant the validator the right to use your stake to vote on the network.