Lido
Liquid staking app — stake your token, get a tradeable receipt that keeps earning rewards.
100% on Ethereum · also on 1 other chains
Chains
2
Live yield options
1
Best reward rate
2.6%
Custody
You hold the keys
Where it runs
Available on 2 chains
Earn here · live yield options
Yields available on Lido
1 live options — yields range 2.6% to 2.6% per year, with a median of 2.6%.
How it works
Using Lido in three steps
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Stake your token
Send your token to the liquid-staking app. They run validators on your behalf.
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2
Get a receipt token
You receive a tradeable token (e.g. stETH for ETH) that represents your stake plus rewards. It accrues value over time.
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3
Use the receipt in DeFi
The receipt token works across DeFi — lend it, swap it, or hold it. Convert back to the original asset whenever you want.
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About Lido
Description provided by the protocol team. Always verify directly before depositing funds.
Tokens earning here
Top tokens earning yield through Lido
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Frequently asked
What people ask about Lido
What is Lido?
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Lido is an on-chain app. Liquid staking app — stake your token, get a tradeable receipt that keeps earning rewards.
Is using Lido safe?
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Lido has 2 public audits on file. Audits help — they don't eliminate risk. Always check what tokens you're depositing and never put in more than you can afford to lose.
How much can I earn?
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Right now yields on Lido run 2.6%–2.6% per year, depending on which pool you pick and which chain you use. Rates change with demand.
Which chains does it run on?
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Lido runs on 2 chains, including Ethereum, Solana. Each chain has its own fees and speeds — pick the one you already use.
Figures are reference values aggregated from public sources and refresh hourly. Always confirm directly before depositing funds.
See also
Terms used on this page
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Smart Contract
Code on a blockchain that runs automatically when called. DeFi protocols are smart contracts — bugs in the code can lose user funds.
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Audit
An independent security review of a smart contract. More audits and longer track record reduce — but never eliminate — code risk.
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Impermanent Loss
A loss LP providers experience when the two pool tokens diverge in price. The loss only crystallises if you withdraw at that ratio.
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Oracle
An on-chain feed of off-chain data — usually prices. Lending and CDP protocols rely on oracles to liquidate positions correctly.
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TVL (Total Value Locked)
The total dollar value of assets currently deposited in a DeFi protocol. A rough proxy for adoption and trust.