How to Stake Ethereum (ETH) on Jito
Jito may not directly support ETH staking, but you can still use Jito to buy ETH and transfer it for staking.
Current APY
2.4%
Price
$2,181.69
Platform Fee
4%
Platform Type
liquid
Step-by-Step: Stake ETH on Jito
Get a compatible wallet
You'll need a Web3 wallet (like MetaMask, Phantom, or Keplr) that supports Ethereum's network.
Acquire ETH
Buy ETH from an exchange and transfer it to your wallet, or swap for it using a DEX.
Visit Jito
Go to Jito's staking interface and connect your wallet.
Stake and receive liquid tokens
Enter your ETH amount and confirm the staking transaction. You'll receive a liquid staking token (LST) representing your staked position.
Use your LST in DeFi (optional)
Your liquid staking token can be used across DeFi โ lend it, provide liquidity, or hold it to earn staking rewards passively.
Jito for ETH Staking: Pros & Cons
Pros
- + Higher APY than vanilla Solana staking via MEV tips
- + JitoSOL widely integrated in Solana DeFi
- + Low 4% fee โ among the lowest for liquid staking
- + Strong ecosystem adoption and Jito DAO governance
Cons
- - Solana-only
- - MEV earnings can vary with market conditions
- - Smart contract risk
Other Platforms for ETH Staking
Exchange ยท 25โ35% commission on rewards
Exchange ยท 10โ15% commission on rewards
Liquid Staking ยท 10% of staking rewards (split: 5% node operators, 5% DAO treasury)
Liquid Staking ยท ~14% commission to node operators
Exchange ยท Fees built into displayed APY
Exchange ยท 10โ20% commission
Exchange ยท Built into rates
Liquid Staking ยท 10% of staking rewards
Liquid Staking ยท 2% of staking rewards
validator ยท Varies (institutional pricing)
validator ยท 5โ10% commission
validator ยท 5โ10% commission