How to Stake Ethereum (ETH) on Rocket Pool

Rocket Pool directly supports ETH staking. Here's how to get started and earn up to 2.4% APY.

Current APY

2.4%

Price

$2,181.69

Platform Fee

~14%

Platform Type

liquid

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Step-by-Step: Stake ETH on Rocket Pool

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 Rocket Pool

Go to Rocket Pool'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.

Rocket Pool for ETH Staking: Pros & Cons

Pros

+ Most decentralized ETH liquid staking protocol
+ rETH accrues value (no rebase) — tax-friendly
+ Anyone can become a node operator with just 8 ETH
+ Permissionless — no KYC, no registration

Cons

- Lower TVL than Lido = less rETH liquidity on DEXes
- rETH sometimes trades at a premium to ETH
- Node operators need technical knowledge
- Slightly lower APY than Lido due to protocol design

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)

🟡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 Rocket Pool

What APY can I earn staking ETH on Rocket Pool?

The current estimated APY for ETH staking is around 2.4%. Actual rates vary based on network conditions, validator performance, and Rocket Pool's fee structure (~14% commission to node operators).

Is staking ETH on Rocket Pool safe?

Rocket Pool 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 Rocket Pool?

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

What fees does Rocket Pool charge for ETH staking?

Rocket Pool charges ~14% commission to node operators. 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.