Best of · Ethereum · Updated Nov 6, 2026

The best Staking Pools on Ethereum in 2026

We track 9 Staking Pools that run on Ethereum and have reviewed 6 of them in full. Our top pick is Lido. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.

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Lido
Staking Pool · Ethereum, Solana, Terra +2
Lido is a liquid staking protocol that lets users stake ETH and receive stETH, a token that earns rewards and can be used across DeFi. It is one of the largest DeFi protocols by TVL, but staking through it carries smart-contract and concentration risks.
Read the Lido review Visit Lido(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 8.6 out of 10
TVL $21.7B−0.8%
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Rocket Pool
Staking Pool · Ethereum
Rocket Pool is a decentralised Ethereum liquid staking protocol where users stake ETH for rETH and node operators run validators with a lower ETH deposit than solo staking. It is a large, established protocol, though it carries smart-contract and validator risks.
Read the Rocket Pool review Visit Rocket Pool(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 8.0 out of 10
TVL $1.08B−0.9%
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GETH
Staking Pool · Ethereum
GETH is a token for ETH deposited in Guarda’s Ethereum staking pool, designed to let holders trade their staked exposure. A past contract change and limited published details make contract verification and redemption terms important.
Read the GETH review Visit GETH(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.8 out of 10
TVL $17.1M−0.9%
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stake.link index
Staking Pool · Ethereum
stake.link is an Ethereum liquid-staking service for LINK that issues stLINK as a staking receipt. It offers a way to seek staking rewards while retaining a token for potential DeFi use, but fees, withdrawals and security details are unclear.
Read the stake.link index review Visit stake.link index(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.5 out of 10
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5
Stakewise V2
Staking Pool · Ethereum
StakeWise V2 is an Ethereum liquid-staking service that used sETH2 and rETH2 to represent staked ETH and its rewards. Its two-token design is distinctive, but current access, fees and V2-specific security details are unclear.
Read the Stakewise V2 review Visit Stakewise V2(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.2 out of 10
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ShardingDAO
Staking Pool · Ethereum
ShardingDAO is an Ethereum project described as offering WBTC and ETH staking alongside NFT fragmentation and a shard marketplace. Its product outline is clear, but reward terms, shard mechanics, and audit details are not.
Read the ShardingDAO review Visit ShardingDAO(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 4.0 out of 10
TVL $52.2K−0.5%
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TokenPocket
Staking Pool · Ethereum
TokenPocket ETH2.0 Staking Vault is an Ethereum staking product. Its basic purpose is identified, but details needed to assess how deposits and withdrawals work are not published.
Read the TokenPocket review Visit TokenPocket(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $222K−1.3%
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MEV Protocol
Staking Pool · Ethereum
MEV Protocol describes itself as an Ethereum liquid-staking protocol built to capture MEV and validator rewards. Its mechanics, fees and audit details are not clear enough to assess the service in depth.
Read the MEV Protocol review
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $99.4K−9.1%
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ClayStack Matic
Staking Pool · Ethereum
ClayStack Matic is listed as a liquid-staking product, but its supported assets and current operation are unclear. Verify that the service is active and review its terms before considering a deposit.
Read the ClayStack Matic review
ScoreNot rated yet
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Staking Pools on Ethereum: the numbers

Tracked: 9
Reviewed: 9
Total TVL: $22.8B
Avg. score: 6.2/10

DappsAtlas tracks 9 staking pools on Ethereum. Every one of them has a full review. Across the 6 with TVL data, the combined value locked is $22.8B, counting value on every chain they support. Lido dominates, with 95% of that total. The top five account for 100%, while the median staking pool holds $222K.

Ranked by TVL, Lido ($21.7B), Rocket Pool ($1.08B) and GETH ($17.1M) lead the field. On DappsAtlas scores, Lido ranks first at 8.6/10, ahead of Rocket Pool (8.0) and GETH (5.8). That makes Lido both the biggest and the best-rated. The 6 rated staking pools average 6.2/10; 2 reach 8 or above.

All 4 with a confirmed status are active. Over the last seven days, combined TVL fell 0.8%. Rocket Pool dropped the most (−0.9%).

Largest by TVL

1Lido$21.7B
2Rocket Pool$1.08B
3GETH$17.1M
4TokenPocket$222K
5MEV Protocol$99.4K

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Method

How we ranked them

Reviewed dApps come first. Each DappsAtlas review scores security, ease of use, fees and features from 0 to 10 using public facts such as audits, documentation and on-chain data; the overall score orders the list, with total value locked as the tie-breaker. Projects we have not reviewed yet follow, ordered by total value locked. Scores are never sold.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest staking pool on Ethereum by TVL?

Lido is the largest staking pool on Ethereum by total value locked, with $21.7B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Rocket Pool ($1.08B) and GETH ($17.1M). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.

Which staking pool on Ethereum has the highest DappsAtlas score?

Lido has the highest score at 8.6/10, ahead of Rocket Pool (8.0) and GETH (5.8). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.

How many staking pools on Ethereum has DappsAtlas reviewed?

DappsAtlas tracks 9 staking pools on Ethereum. Of these, 9 have a full review and 6 report value locked, $22.8B in total, counting value on every chain they support.

Which staking pools on Ethereum grew the most this week?

Among staking pools with at least $1M locked, Rocket Pool the biggest drop (−0.9%). Combined TVL moved −0.8% over the same seven days.

What is the average score for staking pools on Ethereum?

The 6 rated staking pools on Ethereum average 6.2 out of 10. Of these, 2 score 8 or higher and 1 score below 5.

Ranked list