Rocket Pool — Ethereum Staking Provider Profile
Rocket Pool is the most decentralized Ethereum liquid staking protocol, allowing anyone to run a node with only 8 ETH.
Overview
Rocket Pool's protocol design prioritizes decentralization. Node operators must stake RPL (Rocket Pool's governance token) as collateral and bond 8 ETH (or 16 ETH for legacy nodes) to run a minipool validator. Users who stake ETH receive rETH tokens. With 2,500+ independent node operators, Rocket Pool offers the most geographically and operator-diverse staking option outside of solo staking.
Validators & Performance
Rocket Pool validators achieve approximately 98.7% attestation effectiveness. The protocol uses a smoothing pool to average rewards across all node operators, ensuring consistent APY for rETH holders. The economic design with RPL collateral requirements creates aligned incentives between operators and the protocol.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Active Validators | 33,000+ |
| Network Share | 3.2% |
| Estimated APY | 3.5% |
| Minimum Stake | 0.01 ETH |
| Commission Fee | ~14% |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Staking Type | Decentralized Liquid Staking |
How to Stake with Rocket Pool
- Visit rocketpool.net and click 'Stake ETH'
- Connect your wallet (MetaMask, WalletConnect, etc.)
- Enter the ETH amount you want to stake
- Approve and confirm the staking transaction
- Receive rETH tokens representing your staked position
- rETH automatically appreciates in value as rewards accumulate