Institutional Staking
Staked — Ethereum Staking Provider Profile
Staked (acquired by Kraken in 2021) is a veteran institutional staking provider with operations across 25+ blockchains.
3.2%Est. APY
1.2%Network Share
12,000+Validators
10–15%Fee
Overview
Staked was founded in 2018 as one of the first dedicated institutional staking companies and was acquired by Kraken in 2021. They continue to operate as an institutional staking service targeting hedge funds, family offices, and crypto custodians. Their multi-chain expertise and early-mover advantage established strong relationships across the institutional crypto ecosystem.
Validators & Performance
Staked validators maintain solid performance metrics across all supported networks. Post-acquisition, they benefit from Kraken's infrastructure resources while maintaining their institutional focus.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Active Validators | 12,000+ |
| Network Share | 1.2% |
| Estimated APY | 3.2% |
| Minimum Stake | 32 ETH |
| Commission Fee | 10–15% |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Staking Type | Institutional Staking |
How to Stake with Staked
- Contact Staked/Kraken institutional team
- Complete institutional onboarding and compliance
- Transfer ETH for validator deployment
- Monitor performance via the Staked dashboard
- Receive rewards according to agreed schedule
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Frequently Asked Questions
Was Staked acquired by Kraken?
Yes. Kraken acquired Staked in December 2021, integrating their institutional staking capabilities into Kraken's exchange and custody offerings.
Does Staked serve retail clients?
Post-acquisition, Staked primarily serves institutional clients while Kraken handles retail staking through its exchange platform.
How long has Staked been validating on Ethereum?
Staked has been active on Ethereum since before the Beacon Chain launch in 2020 and participated in Ethereum 2.0 testnets.
What chains does Staked support?
Staked supports 25+ chains including Ethereum, Cosmos, Solana, Polkadot, Tezos, and many others.