How to Stake Lido Staked Ether in 2026
How much can you earn?
Estimate your rewards from staking Lido Staked Ether.
How to stake Lido Staked Ether
Get STETH
Purchase STETH on a supported exchange.
Connect your wallet
Connect your wallet to a liquid staking protocol.
Deposit and receive tokens
Deposit STETH to receive liquid staking tokens that earn yield automatically.
Use in DeFi (optional)
Your liquid tokens can be used in DeFi protocols for additional yield on top of staking rewards.
What to watch out for
Lido Staked Ether staking — common questions
What is the current STETH staking APY?
The current Lido Staked Ether staking APY is approximately 2.42%. This rate fluctuates based on network participation and total staked supply. Data is updated every 4 hours.
Is there a minimum to stake STETH?
No minimum stake required for Lido Staked Ether. You can start with any amount.
How risky is STETH staking?
Lido Staked Ether staking carries low risk. The network is well-established with strong validator infrastructure and slashing protection.
What type of staking does STETH use?
Lido Staked Ether uses liquid staking. Get tradeable tokens representing your staked position while still earning rewards.
What percentage of STETH is staked?
About 100.0% of the total Lido Staked Ether supply is currently staked, worth $20.79B.