πŸ₯© Staking

Stake Your Crypto β€” Earn 3–8% APY Passively

Secure Networks. Earn Rewards. Keep Full Control.

Staking is the simplest way to earn passive income from cryptocurrency. Hold ETH, SOL, or MATIC and earn steady rewards for supporting the network β€” directly from Meton Wallet, non-custodial, no intermediaries.

  • βœ“Simple: Select a coin, choose an APY, start earning
  • βœ“Liquid: Withdraw anytime (most options)
  • βœ“Secure: Non-custodial, you maintain control
  • βœ“Transparent: See exactly what you'll earn

APY by Asset

Ethereum (ETH)3–4.2% APY
Solana (SOL)5–7% APY
Polygon (MATIC)5–8% APY
Cardano (ADA)4–6% APY
Algorand (ALGO)5–7% APY

Integrated With

Lido Β· Rocket Pool Β· Solana validators Β· Polygon validators

How Crypto Staking Works

What is Staking?

Staking is securing a blockchain network by locking up crypto. In return, the network pays you rewards. Proof-of-Stake blockchains need participants to validate transactions β€” you get paid for helping secure the network.

1

You stake

Lock up your crypto

2

Validators use it

Secure the network

3

Network confirms

Validates transactions

4

You earn rewards

Protocol pays you

Staking vs Mining

Staking (Modern)

  • βœ“Lock up coins
  • βœ“Earn 3–8% APY
  • βœ“Low energy
  • βœ“Low barrier
  • βœ“Used by: ETH, SOL, ADA

Mining (Original)

  • β€’Solve math problems
  • β€’APY varies
  • β€’High energy use
  • β€’Expensive equipment
  • β€’Used by: BTC, LTC

Staking is more efficient and accessible.

Staking Methods β€” Choose Your Path

Three ETH staking options, each with different trade-offs. Plus direct staking on SOL, MATIC, ADA, and ALGO.

Most PopularLido

Lido

Liquid Staking

APY

3.5–4.2%

Min

0.01 ETH

Lock-up

None

Difficulty

Very Easy

How it works

  1. 1.Stake ETH with Lido
  2. 2.Receive stETH (1:1 ratio)
  3. 3.stETH accrues rewards daily
  4. 4.Trade or redeem anytime

Fees

10% of rewards (net ~3.5% APY)

βœ“ Maintain liquidityβœ“ Use stETH as collateralβœ“ No lock-up periodβœ“ Automated rewards
Rocket Pool

Rocket Pool

Decentralized Staking

APY

3.5–4.0%

Min

0.01 ETH

Lock-up

None

Difficulty

Easy

How it works

  1. 1.Stake ETH with Rocket Pool
  2. 2.Pool matches your stake
  3. 3.Deposit goes to node operator
  4. 4.Earn rewards minus fees

Fees

~15% of rewards (net ~3.5% APY)

βœ“ Decentralized alternativeβœ“ Support node operatorsβœ“ Similar APY to Lidoβœ“ Good for diversification
Max RewardsSolo Validator

Solo Validator

Maximum Control

APY

4–5%

Min

32 ETH

Lock-up

None (post-Shanghai)

Difficulty

Hard

How it works

  1. 1.Lock 32 ETH
  2. 2.Run validator software
  3. 3.Validate transactions
  4. 4.Earn maximum rewards

Fees

None (keep all rewards)

⚠️ Requires 32 ETH + technical knowledge

βœ“ Maximum rewards (4–5% APY)βœ“ Full control and privacyβœ“ No intermediariesβœ“ Support Ethereum directly

Staking on Different Blockchains

Ethereum (ETH)

3–5% APY

Network APY

4.2%

Total Staked

30M+ ETH

Min Stake

0.01 ETH

Best For

Everyone

Methods / Validators

  • β†’Lido (3.5–4.2%)
  • β†’Rocket Pool (3.5–4.0%)
  • β†’Solo (4–5%)

Solana (SOL)

5–7% APY

Network APY

6.0%

Total Staked

400M+ SOL

Min Stake

0.01 SOL

Best For

SOL holders

Methods / Validators

  • β†’Jump Crypto
  • β†’Marinade Finance
  • β†’Socean

Polygon (MATIC)

5–8% APY

Network APY

6.5%

Total Staked

800M+ MATIC

Min Stake

1 MATIC

Best For

MATIC holders

Methods / Validators

  • β†’Polymarket
  • β†’Figment
  • β†’Lido

Cardano (ADA)

4–6% APY

Network APY

5.5%

Total Staked

35B+ ADA

Min Stake

1 ADA

Best For

ADA believers

Methods / Validators

  • β†’Sundae Labs
  • β†’Minswap
  • β†’MELD

Algorand (ALGO)

5–7% APY

Network APY

6.2%

Total Staked

900M+ ALGO

Min Stake

1 ALGO

Best For

Passive stakers

Methods / Validators

  • β†’Just hold ALGO
  • β†’Governance participation

Compare Staking Options

BlockchainMethodAPYMin (units)Lock-upDifficulty
ETHLido3.5%0.01NoneVery Easy
ETHRocket Pool3.5%0.01NoneEasy
ETHSolo4.5%32NoneHard
SOLValidator6%0.01NoneEasy
MATICDelegate6.5%1NoneVery Easy
ADAPool5.5%1NoneVery Easy
ALGOHold6%1NoneVery Easy

Security Considerations

πŸ” Your Keys, Your Crypto

Meton never holds your funds. You stake directly from your wallet. Non-custodial β€” stake without giving up control.

πŸ“‹ Audited Protocols

All integrated protocols are independently audited:

  • Lido: Least Authority, MixBytes
  • Rocket Pool: Trail of Bits
  • Billions in TVL, battle-tested

⚑ Slashing Risk

Risk of losing staked coins:

  • βœ“Lido/Rocket Pool: Near zero
  • βœ“Solana: Very low
  • βœ“Polygon: Very low
  • ⚠Solo staking: ~0.1–0.5%

Staking Questions

Can I Unstake Anytime?

Yes. Lido and Rocket Pool have no lock-ups. Solana and Polygon unstake in 1–2 epochs. Solo ETH staking can withdraw anytime post-Shanghai upgrade.

Do I Lose Money If I Unstake?

No. You get back what you put in, plus all rewards earned. There are no unstaking penalties with the methods Meton supports.

What If I Miss a Reward?

Rewards are automatic β€” you can't miss them. They accrue daily and are reflected in your balance or stETH automatically.

Is Staking Risky?

Very low risk with Lido/Rocket Pool. Smart contract risk exists, but both protocols are heavily audited. Solo staking has a small slashing risk (~0.1–0.5% annually).

How Much Can I Earn?

1 ETH at 3.5% β‰ˆ $3.50/month. 100 SOL at 6% β‰ˆ $3/month. 1,000 MATIC at 6.5% β‰ˆ $5.40/month. Earnings scale directly with your holdings.

Are Rewards Taxable?

Yes, in most jurisdictions. Staking rewards are taxable as income when received. Consult a tax professional for your specific situation.

Which Blockchain Should I Stake?

All are solid options. ETH is most secure with lowest risk. SOL offers higher APY. MATIC has a good risk/reward balance. ADA is great for long-term believers. Diversify across multiple.

Can I Move Staked Crypto?

Lido stETH and Rocket Pool rETH are fully transferable. Delegated positions can be redelegated. Solo staking ETH cannot be moved while staked.

Start Staking Today β€” Earn 3–8% APY

Select a blockchain, choose your staking method, and start earning passive income.