Annual percentage rate * ?Current APR for staking ETH on Lido, updated daily based on protocol performance.2.4%
Total staked with Lido9,421,576.001 ETH
Stakers612,345
stETH market cap$20,614,973,586
Lido Finance: Stake & Unstake ETH — Complete Guide
Lido Finance is the leading liquid staking protocol on Ethereum, allowing users to stake ETH and receive stETH — a liquid representation of your staked Ether. With Lido, you earn staking rewards while maintaining the liquidity of your assets, enabling you to participate in DeFi across multiple protocols.
How to Stake ETH on Lido Finance
Staking ETH on Lido is straightforward. Simply connect your wallet, enter the amount of ETH you want to stake, and confirm the transaction. You'll immediately receive stETH tokens at a 1:1 ratio. Your stETH balance automatically grows over time as staking rewards accrue, with a current annual percentage rate of approximately 2.4%.
No minimum staking amount required
Instant stETH minting upon staking
Automatic reward accrual in your stETH balance
Use stETH across DeFi for lending, borrowing, and yield farming
How to Unstake stETH on Lido Finance
Unstaking on Lido Finance allows you to convert your stETH back to ETH. The Lido unstaking process leverages Ethereum's native withdrawal mechanism. When you submit an unstake request, it enters the withdrawal queue and is typically processed within 1-5 days, depending on the validator exit queue length.
Navigate to the "Unstake" tab on the Lido interface
Enter the amount of stETH you wish to unstake
Connect your wallet and confirm the transaction
Wait for the withdrawal request to be processed (1-5 days)
Claim your ETH once the request is finalized
Why Choose Lido for Ethereum Staking?
Lido Finance has established itself as the most trusted liquid staking solution with over 9.4 million ETH staked and more than 612,000 unique stakers. The protocol is governed by the Lido DAO and secured by multiple audited smart contracts. Key benefits include liquid staking derivatives, competitive APY rates, and seamless DeFi integration.
Understanding stETH and wstETH
stETH (staked ETH) is Lido's rebasing token that reflects your staked ETH plus rewards. wstETH (wrapped stETH) is a non-rebasing wrapper around stETH, ideal for DeFi protocols that don't support rebasing tokens. Both tokens can be unstaked through the Lido protocol to receive ETH.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I unstake stETH on Lido Finance?▼
To unstake stETH, go to the Unstake tab on Lido Finance, enter the amount of stETH you want to convert back to ETH, connect your wallet, and submit the withdrawal request. Your ETH will be available to claim once the request is processed through the Ethereum withdrawal queue, typically within 1-5 days.
What is the current staking APY on Lido?▼
The current annual percentage rate for staking ETH on Lido is approximately 2.4%. With EarnETH, users can earn up to 3.2% APY through optimized staking strategies. Rates fluctuate based on network activity and validator performance.
Is there a minimum amount to stake or unstake?▼
There is no minimum amount required to stake ETH on Lido — you can stake any amount. For unstaking, the minimum withdrawal request is 0.001 stETH. Note that very small amounts may not be economical due to gas fees.
How long does unstaking take on Lido?▼
Unstaking on Lido typically takes 1-5 days. The exact duration depends on the Ethereum validator exit queue. During periods of high demand, it may take longer. You can monitor the status of your withdrawal request on the Lido withdrawals page.
What is the difference between stETH and wstETH?▼
stETH is a rebasing token — your balance increases daily as staking rewards accrue. wstETH is a wrapped version of stETH that doesn't rebase; instead, its value relative to stETH increases over time. wstETH is more compatible with certain DeFi protocols. Both can be unstaked on Lido.
What fees does Lido charge?▼
Lido charges a 10% fee on staking rewards (not on your staked amount). This fee is split between node operators and the Lido DAO treasury. There are no fees for staking or unstaking beyond standard Ethereum gas costs.