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+ Solo staking on Ethereum is the
+ Those considering solo staking should have at least 32 ETH and a + dedicated computer connected to the internet ~24/7. Some technical + know-how is helpful, but easy-to-use tools now exist to help + simplify this process. +
+Your 32 ETH
+Your validator keys
+Entrusted node operation
++ If you don't want or don't feel comfortable dealing with hardware + but still want to stake your 32 ETH, staking-as-a-service options + allow you to delegate the hard part while you earn native block + rewards. +
++ These options usually walk you through creating a set of validator + credentials, uploading your signing keys to them, and depositing + your 32 ETH. This allows the service to validate on your behalf. +
++ This method of staking requires a certain level of trust in the + provider. To limit counter-party risk, the keys to withdrawal your + ETH are usually kept in your possession. +
+Stake any amount
+Earn rewards
+Keep it simple
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++ Several pooling solutions now exist to assist users who do not have + or feel comfortable staking 32 ETH. +
++ Many of these options include what is known as "liquid staking" + which involves an ERC-20 liquidity token that represents your staked + ETH. +
++ Liquid staking enables easy and anytime exiting and makes staking as + simple as a token swap. This option also allows users to hold + custody of their assets in their own Ethereum wallet. +
++ Pooled staking is not native to the Ethereum network. Third parties + are building these solutions, and they carry their own risks. +
++ Least impactful +
+Highest trust assumptions
++ Many centralized exchanges provide staking services if you are not + yet comfortable holding ETH in your own wallet. They can be a + fallback to allow you to earn some yield on your ETH holdings with + minimal oversight or effort. +
++ The trade-off here is that centralized providers consolidate large + pools of ETH to run large numbers of validators. This can be + dangerous for the network and its users as it creates a large + centralized target and point of failure, making the network more + vulnerable to attack or bugs. +
++ If you don't feel comfortable holding your own keys, that's okay. + These options are here for you. In the meantime, consider checking + out our wallets page, where you can get + started learning how to take true ownership over your funds. When + you're ready, come back and level up your staking game by trying one + of the self-custody pooled staking services offered. +
++ Get some hardware: You need to run a node{" "} + to stake. +
, +Sync an execution layer client
, +Sync a consensus layer client
, +Generate your keys and load them into your validator client
, +Monitor and maintain your node
, + ] + + return ( ++ Solo validators are expected to test their setup and + operational skills on the {data.testnet.label} before risking funds. + Remember it is important to choose a{" "} + + minority client + {" "} + as it improves the security of the network and limits your risk. +
++ If you're comfortable with it, you can set up everything needed from + the command line using the Staking Launchpad alone. +
++ To make things easier, check out some of the tools and guides below + that can help you alongside the Staking Launchpad to get your clients + set up with ease. +
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+ As you may have noticed, there are many ways to participate in + Ethereum staking. These paths target a wide range of users and + ultimately are each unique and vary in terms of risks, rewards, + and trust assumptions. Some are more decentralized, battle-tested + and/or risky than others. We provide some information on popular + projects in the space, but always do your own research{" "} + before sending ETH anywhere. +
++ There is no one-size-fits-all solution for staking, and each is + unique. Here we'll compare some of the risks, rewards and + requirements of the different ways you can stake. +
++ There is no 'Eth2' token native to the protocol, as the native + token ether (ETH) will not change with the transition to + proof-of-stake. +
++ There are derivative tokens/tickers that may represent staked + ETH (ie. rETH from Rocket Pool, stETH from Lido, ETH2 from + Coinbase). Learn more about{" "} + staking pools +
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