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How to Stake Ethereum with a Ledger Wallet
Staking Ethereum lets you earn rewards while helping secure the network. Using a Ledger keeps your keys in your control.
Why Stake Ethereum?
Ethereum's proof-of-stake requires validators to lock ETH. In return, validators earn 3–5% APY. You can stake smaller amounts through liquid staking protocols.
- Network participation: Staking supports Ethereum's security
- Yield generation: Earn ETH rewards without selling
- Ledger security: Your keys stay on the device
Staking Options
Solo staking requires 32 ETH. Liquid staking pools (Lido, Rocket Pool) let you stake any amount and receive derivative tokens (stETH, rETH).
- Lido: Largest liquid staking; stETH widely supported in DeFi
- Rocket Pool: More decentralized; requires node or rETH pool
- Ledger Live: Integrated staking flow via Lido
Step-by-Step via Ledger Live
Connect your Ledger, open Ledger Live, navigate to Ethereum account. Select "Earn" or "Stake," choose amount. Review terms—you'll receive stETH. Confirm on device.
- Verify addresses: Always confirm on Ledger screen
- Gas fees: Ensure you have ETH for gas
- Unstaking: Withdrawals processed by protocol; timing varies
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