Lido - Liquid Staking for ETH in 2025

What Is Lido?

Lido is a decentralized staking protocol that allows users to stake ETH, MATIC, SOL, and other assets while maintaining liquidity. Instead of locking your funds, you receive a liquid token like stETH, which can be traded, used in DeFi, or held.

Why Use Lido in 2025?

• Liquid staking: Get stETH in return for staking ETH - usable across DeFi apps.
• Easy access: No need to run a validator or lock assets for months.
• Rewards: Earn ETH staking rewards while staying liquid.
• Multichain support: Lido supports Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, and others.
• Trusted protocol: One of the largest decentralized staking platforms.

How to Start Staking with Lido

• Go to Lido.fi and connect your wallet.
• Select the asset you wish to stake - ETH, SOL, MATIC, etc.
• Stake and receive liquid tokens (e.g., stETH) instantly in your wallet.
• Use those tokens in DeFi or simply hold them to earn rewards.

Looking for Alternatives?

If you want to stake directly from a centralized platform or prefer exchanges with staking features, check out our:

• Binance Guide
• OKX Exchange Overview
• Staking vs Yield Farming Comparison