Liquid Staking
DeFi
Staking with receipt tokens usable in DeFi.
Liquid staking lets you earn staking rewards while keeping a liquid token that represents your stake. This token can be traded or used as collateral, which increases flexibility but adds smart contract and market risks.
Frequently asked questions
How do liquid staking tokens work?
You deposit to a protocol that stakes for you. In return you get a token that represents your claim and can be used in DeFi.What are the risks?
Smart contract risk, depeg risk for the receipt token, and validator performance. Diversify providers when possible.Can yields change?
Yes. Rewards depend on network conditions and provider fees. Check historical data and provider disclosures.