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Staking (13)
Learn all about staking and earning rewards in crypto.
Ethereum
Staking
What is Swell? Simplifying liquid staking and restaking
Ethereum staking inflows spiked during November 2024 as network users put their Ether assets to work earning passive gains. With Ethereum staking rewards a big draw for crypto users, any developments that make the process simpler will likely be welcomed. Swell is one project aiming to achieve just that. The technology addresses Ethereum staking challenges such as the 32 ETH minimum and the complexity of running a node.
Nov 26, 2024
Beginners
Altcoin
Staking
10 top Proof of Stake tokens in 2024
Proof of Stake (PoS) is a consensus algorithm used in blockchain networks to validate transactions and create new blocks. PoS differs from Proof of Work (PoW) in that it doesn't require nodes to solve complex mathematical puzzles. Instead, validators are chosen based on the amount of cryptocurrency they hold. This makes PoS more energy-efficient and cost-effective than PoW.
Oct 28, 2024
Intermediate
DeFi
Staking
Top 13 ways to earn passive income from crypto in 2024
Cryptocurrencies have become increasingly popular over the past decade. Crypto assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other altcoins, have gained widespread adoption and recognition. However, the crypto market is known for being highly volatile. With that being said, trading isn't the only ways you can earn income in the world of crypto. Now, market participants are able to earn passive income with relatively little effort.
Sep 20, 2024
Intermediate
Staking
Protocols
What is Renzo Protocol: simplified liquid restaking on Ethereum
Renzo Protocol is a restaking strategy manager designed to help crypto users maximize the return on their staked tokens. The protocol is also a liquid restaking token provider that converts staked Ethereum into or tokens, simplifying staking and enhancing liquidity. Renzo works by automating complex tasks like running nodes and managing smart contracts, making it easy for beginners to understand and use the protocol.
Aug 28, 2024
Intermediate
Staking
What is Sanctum: simplifying liquid staking and enhancing liquidity on Solana
Sanctum is a platform for staking and trading on the Solana network. With Sanctum, you can convert your traditional stake accounts into liquid staking tokens (LSTs), providing instant liquidity and unified staking rewards without lock-up periods.
Jul 20, 2024
Staking
Liquid Staking Derivatives (LSDs): unlocking your trading liquidity
Crypto trading offers many ways to generate passive gains, and one popular method is staking. As a core mechanism in Proof of Stake (PoS) blockchains, staking allows crypto users to lock their holdings away to validate transactions and secure the network, all while earning rewards. However, traditional staking comes with limitations, particularly for active traders. Locked assets ultimately restrict your ability to capitalize on market movements, and high minimum requirements can create barriers to entry.
Jun 4, 2024
Advanced
Bitcoin
Staking
Introducing BRC20-S: A revolutionary new opportunity for Bitcoin and BRC-20 staking
## BRC-20 and Bitcoin staking are coming to OKX Web3 Earn BRC-20 rapidly gained momentum within the Bitcoin community when it landed on March 8, 2023. A fungible token standard made specifically for t
Apr 25, 2024
Ethereum
Staking
DeFi
What is EtherFi? A new approach to Ethereum staking
EtherFi is a decentralized, non-custodial liquid staking platform that brings positive disruption to DeFi by allowing staking on Ethereum. The protocol offers a host of unique features, including its use of NFTs for validators and integration with EigenLayer for added yields.
Apr 25, 2024
Intermediate
Staking
Altcoin
What is Jito (JTO)? Popularizing liquid staking on Solana
Following in the footsteps of Lido and the the bonus liquidity it provides, crypto users might be pleased to read that liquid staking has made its way on Solana in the form of Jito. As a liquid staking protocol operating on a stake pool model, Jito first caught attention when it announced a massive . Those tokens went to JitoSOL holders, Solana validators who used Jito Solana’s MEV clients, and users of Jito’s MEV services. This action seemed to breathe new life into Solana's ecosystem as total value locked (TVL) levels exponentially increased as more users got introduced to Jito.
Apr 25, 2024
Altcoin
Staking
Helium (HNT) Staking: A Step-by-Step Guide
Crypto staking is one of several ways investors can earn passive income from cryptocurrencies. Investors can lock up their assets for a certain period and earn rewards on centralized exchanges (CEXs)
Apr 25, 2024
DeFi
Staking
Choosing the right crypto staking platform
Crypto staking platforms offer users the opportunity to earn passive rewards by putting their cryptocurrency to work. By staking your crypto and holding onto it for a certain period, you can earn rewards in the form of interest or dividends. With so many different crypto staking platforms on the market, it’s essential to before staking your coins.
Oct 28, 2024
Beginners
DEX
DeFi
Staking
What is DeDust: the decentralized exchange powered by the TON blockchain
DeDust is a decentralized exchange (DEX) built natively on the TON blockchain. It lets users trade and manage cryptocurrencies without relying on a central authority. Unlike traditional exchanges where a centralized authority manages transactions, DEXs like DeDust let you trade directly from your . This gives you more control over your assets and improves privacy.
Sep 17, 2024
Beginners
DeFi
Ethereum
Staking
Staking Economy & PoS Consensus
Staking has become a new buzzword in the crypto space recently. Although this concept has long existed since the introduction of Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus, it didn’t come into the public’s focus
Oct 28, 2024
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