How to Stake Ethereum (ETH) on Marinade Finance

Marinade Finance may not directly support ETH staking, but you can still use Marinade Finance to buy ETH and transfer it for staking.

Current APY

2.4%

Price

$2,181.69

Platform Fee

Platform Type

liquid

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Step-by-Step: Stake ETH on Marinade Finance

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 Marinade Finance

Go to Marinade Finance'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 — lend it, provide liquidity, or hold it to earn staking rewards passively.

Marinade Finance for ETH Staking: Pros & Cons

Pros

+ Native Solana liquid staking — no ETH bridge risk
+ mSOL usable across Marinade's DeFi partners
+ Distributes stake across 450+ validators for decentralization
+ Instant unstake available for a small fee

Cons

- Solana-only
- Smart contract risk
- mSOL liquidity lower than stETH on Ethereum

Other Platforms for ETH Staking

🏦Coinbase

Exchange · 25–35% commission on rewards

🐙Kraken

Exchange · 10–15% commission on rewards

💧Lido Finance

Liquid Staking · 10% of staking rewards (split: 5% node operators, 5% DAO treasury)

🚀Rocket Pool

Liquid Staking · ~14% commission to node operators

🟡Binance Staking

Exchange · Fees built into displayed APY

⭕OKX

Exchange · 10–20% commission

🔵Bybit

Exchange · Built into rates

🌐Stader Labs

Liquid Staking · 10% of staking rewards

⚓Ankr

Liquid Staking · 2% of staking rewards

🏛️Figment

validator · Varies (institutional pricing)

🌲Everstake

validator · 5–10% commission

🎵Chorus One

validator · 5–10% commission

FAQ: ETH Staking on Marinade Finance

What APY can I earn staking ETH on Marinade Finance?

The current estimated APY for ETH staking is around 2.4%. Actual rates vary based on network conditions, validator performance, and Marinade Finance's fee structure (6% of staking rewards).

Is staking ETH on Marinade Finance safe?

Marinade Finance is a non-custodial protocol with a low risk profile for ETH staking. As a non-custodial platform, you retain control of your private keys. Always assess your risk tolerance before staking.

How long does it take to unstake ETH from Marinade Finance?

Unstaking times depend on the network: Flexible (mSOL is liquid). During the unstaking period, your ETH won't earn rewards.

What fees does Marinade Finance charge for ETH staking?

Marinade Finance charges 6% of staking rewards. These fees are typically deducted from your staking rewards automatically.

Can I stake ETH on other platforms?

Yes! You can compare all available platforms for ETH staking on our How to Stake Ethereum guide. Different platforms offer different APY rates, fees, and custody models.