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Stake Ethereum (ETH)

Ethereum (ETH), which transitioned to a Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism on September 15, 2022, with "The Merge," allows holders to stake their ETH to secure the network. As the backbone for a vast ecosystem of decentralized applications (dApps) and DeFi, Ethereum staking helps validate transactions and create new blocks. This shift dramatically reduced Ethereum's energy consumption.

By staking to an FCS validator, you agree to the Finoa Consensus Services Terms and Conditions.

Estimated reward rate

2.50% - 3.50 %

Comission

10.00%

Unbonding period

9 days

Auto-compounding

No - new delegation required

To copy the FCS validator address, please agree with the Finoa Consensus Services General Terms and Conditions.

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Deep expertise

Finoa Consensus Services has been successfully operating over ETH validators for StakeWise, Etherfi and Swell liquid staking pools since May 2022. Our team has extensive system administration experience, blockchain technology expertise, and a dependable, professional hardware stack.

Decentralized

We are already running over 7000 staking validators, powering an expanding range of networks. We’ve successfully run distributed validator technology and are continuously pushing decentralization on Ethereum as an operator for solutions such as Ether.fi and StakeWise.

Secure

Validator keys are secured through key-management processes with built-in disaster-recovery measures, while your withdrawal keys always remain under your control.

We build and run your Ethereum validators

Our staking team is qualified to build, deploy, and manage Ethereum validator nodes for service providers with high due diligence needs.

Bring your Ethereum validators in-house and have complete control over your infrastructure’s setup, security, and performance.

Get expert support, free up internal resources, and increase your network footprint with Finoa’s managed Ethereum validator service.

Free up internal resources

Reduced overheads

Dedicated validator team

Increase efficiency

Access validator performance insights

Set your own fees (not applicable for ETH)

Get over 99% uptime

Expand technical capabilities

Fast validator deployment

Advanced integrations

24/7 on call duty

Customize it to your needs

Set it up as you want

Leverage partner solutions

Brand it as your own (not applicable for ETH)

How it works

Step 1: Stake Ethereum (ETH, LSTs, or LRTs)

Begin by staking your Ethereum by either native Staking or Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) to earn foundational staking rewards.

Learn more

Step 2: Restake on EigenLayer

Open the EigenLayer app, enter an amount to deposit, and confirm. After the tokens land in your Restaked balance, choose an operator and delegate.
Your assets now help secure Actively Validated Services, giving you an extra yield stream along with the operator’s and each AVS’s slashing rules.

You have two primary methods for restaking:

Method 1:

Restaking via the EigenLayer App

app.eigenlayer.xyz

Connect wallet:

Go to app.eigenlayer.xyz and connect your Ethereum wallet (e.g., MetaMask).

Choose restaking type

Restake ETH - Register an existing 32 ETH validator or create a new one through an EigenPod (minimum 32 ETH).
‍Restake LSTs or other ERC-20 token - Pick any token shown in the “Restake LSTs” or “Stake Other Tokens” tile, e.g., stETH, rETH, tBTC, USDC.

Select deposit amount and confirm transaction

Enter the amount, sign the Approve (ERC-20) and Deposit transactions. The tokens move into EigenLayer’s strategy contracts or, for native ETH, into your EigenPod.

Delegate to an operator

Open the Operators tab, review each operator’s fee, past performance, and the AVSs they secure, then click Delegate.

Method 2:

Restaking via an LST/LRT provider

LST and LRT providers often integrate with EigenLayer, simplifying restaking.

Choose a provider and deposit ETH or an LST

Platforms like ether.fi let you deposit ETH directly on their site or LSTs to their Eigenlayer Operator.

Visit the provider's platform

Navigate to the website of your chosen LST/LRT provider.

No separate EigenLayer step required

The provider automatically restakes the underlying Token in EigenLayer and delegates it to a set of operators it manages, so you do not need to visit the EigenLayer app or handle delegation yourself.

Earn combined rewards

While you hold the LRT, you accrue the usual staking yield plus EigenLayer restaking incentives, minus the provider’s stated fee.

Staking ETH FAQ (Post-Pectra upgrade)

Navigating the complexities of crypto custody can be challenging.
We've compiled answers to frequently asked questions to provide clear and concise information.

What is ETH staking?

Staking ETH involves locking your Ether on the Ethereum network's Beacon Chain to support its Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism, active since "The Merge" on September 15, 2022. Validators secure the network by validating transactions and proposing new blocks. The Pectra upgrade (launched May 7, 2025) significantly enhanced staking operations.

Why should I stake ETH and what are the risks associated with staking ETH?

Staking ETH allows you to earn rewards for contributing to Ethereum's security and decentralization. Ethereum does not compare to common inflationary models where rewards simply offset token dilution. This can be particularly impactful as Ethereum's tokenomics also include a burning mechanism for transaction fees, which can sometimes make ETH deflationary, enhancing the yield for stakers.

Key risks include slashing, where a portion of your staked ETH can be forfeited if your validator misbehaves (e.g., double-signing blocks, extended downtime). Other risks include validator performance (missed attestations), the inherent market price volatility of ETH, and for liquid staking, smart contract risk and potential de-pegging of the liquid staking token.

What is the minimum amount of ETH required to stake?

To run a solo validator node, 32 ETH is still the minimum. However, Pectra's EIP-7251 allows a single validator to hold an "effective balance" of up to 2,048 ETH, enabling larger stakers to consolidate, simplifying management and compounding. Smaller amounts can be staked via liquid staking protocols or centralized exchanges.

What is the unbonding period for staked ETH?

After Ethereum's Shanghai (Shapella) upgrade (April 2023), staked ETH and rewards became withdrawable. There isn't a fixed "unbonding period" but an exit queue for validators. Pectra's EIP-7002 allows exits to be triggered directly from the execution layer, offering faster and more independent access to funds. The waiting time on the sweep for the consensus balance after exiting the queue is currently up to 9.4 days.

How does the Pectra upgrade impact staking?

The Pectra upgrade (launched May 7, 2025) brings several key improvements:

Larger Validators & Auto-Compounding (EIP-7251): Increases effective balance cap to 2,048 ETH, enabling on-chain auto-compounding for maximized yield (with "Compounding Mode" option).

Execution-Layer Exits (EIP-7002): Allows direct, more controlled validator exits and partial withdrawals from the execution layer.

Streamlined Deposits (EIP-6110): Reduces new validator activation to about 13 minutes by processing deposits on the execution layer.