MetaMask has introduced Pooled Staking, an easy way to stake ETH and earn rewards through the world’s most popular Web3 platform. This new service allows users to earn staking rewards with any amount of ETH, a significant change from the previous requirement of at least 32 ETH.
MetaMask Pooled Staking
Before this launch, only users with a minimum of 32 ETH could participate in staking through validators operated by Consensys. Now, MetaMask’s new solution allows users to stake any amount of ETH, making staking more accessible to the majority of ETH holders.
Who Can Benefit?
Consensys, reports that 99% of ETH holders have less than 32 ETH. With MetaMask Pooled Staking, these users can now earn rewards for contributing to the network’s security without needing a large amount of ETH.
Key Features of MetaMask Pooled Staking
- Earn Rewards: Users can earn rewards for staking their ETH.
- No Minimum Required: Stake any amount of ETH.
- Flexible Unstaking: ETH can be unstaked at any time, although unstaking times may vary according to Ethereum’s validator exit queue protocol.
- Easy Tracking: Balances and rewards can be monitored within MetaMask Portfolio.
Availability and Future Plans of MetaMask
MetaMask Pooled Staking is available to a portion of eligible users and will continue to roll out in the coming days. However, it is not yet available in the US or UK. The MetaMask team is working to bring the service to these regions soon.
MetaMask Pooled Staking is underpinned by Consensys Staking, which boasts over 33,000 hosted Ethereum validators in a multi-cloud, multi-region, and multi-client infrastructure. With more than 1 million ETH staked and a 99.9+% validator participation rate, users can trust the security and reliability of this service.
MetaMask uses the open modular architecture of StakeWise, a liquid staking protocol on Ethereum, to power some of its smart contracts. This ensures a robust and flexible staking solution.
The regulatory landscape in the US and UK is still evolving. MetaMask aims to make its staking service available in these jurisdictions once regulatory clarity is achieved. Consensys Senior Product Manager, Matthieu Saint Olive, emphasized the importance of regulatory developments in these regions for the service’s rollout.
Conclusion
MetaMask’s Pooled Staking is a significant development for the Ethereum community, providing an accessible and efficient staking solution. With this service, more users can contribute to the security and decentralization of Ethereum, while earning rewards for their participation.
MetaMask Pooled Staking is a step towards making Ethereum staking more inclusive and secure, benefiting the entire network.
