Liquid Staking
Staking via a protocol that gives you a tradeable receipt token. You earn staking rewards without locking your capital.
See also
Terms related to Liquid Staking
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Liquid Staking Token (LST)
A receipt token issued by a liquid staking protocol that represents your staked position and accrues rewards. Examples: stETH, rETH, jitoSOL.
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Staking
Locking up a token to help secure its blockchain in exchange for periodic rewards, typically a percentage yield paid in the same token.
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Validator
A computer that processes transactions and votes on the blockchain's state. In return for keeping the network honest it collects fees and staking rewards.