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ActiveThe Rig Review 2026: stFUEL Liquid Staking on Fuel
The Rig is a native liquid staking protocol on Fuel's Ignition that issues stFUEL for staked FUEL. It is small and unaudited per DefiLlama, so treat it as an early-stage option.
By the DappsAtlas editorial team · Updated
DappsAtlas score
5.5/10
Mixed
Our verdict on The Rig
5.5/10The Rig suits FUEL holders who want a liquid staking token on Ignition and are comfortable with a young, small protocol. Its strength is simplicity: stake FUEL, receive stFUEL, and use it in DeFi or trade it on Mira. The main caveat is the lack of listed audits, unpublished fees and low TVL of roughly $265,000, so do your own checks and keep deposits modest.
Score breakdown
How The Rig scores
- Security
- 4.5/10
- Ease of use
- 7.0/10
- Fees
- n/a
- Features
- 5.5/10
Scores run from 0 to 10 and are based only on facts we could verify. Where information was missing we mark the score n/a rather than guess.
What is The Rig?
The Rig is a liquid staking protocol on Ignition, issuing stFUEL to people who stake FUEL. DefiLlama lists it under Liquid Staking on the Fuel chain, with a listing date of June 2025.
It is small. TVL is about $265,000 and fell 10% over seven days. No audits are listed and it has no token of its own. The homepage says deposits are open and shows 8 validators, with a link to trade stFUEL on Mira.
The site is run under the name RIG Labs and links to docs, GitHub, a migration page, terms and a privacy policy.
How The Rig works
You deposit FUEL into The Rig, which stakes it with validators on Ignition. In return you receive stFUEL, a token that stands for your staked FUEL and the rewards it earns.
Because stFUEL is a normal token, you can hold it, swap it on Mira, or use it in other DeFi apps instead of waiting for an unstaking period. That is the main appeal of liquid staking over regular staking.
The exact reward mechanics, fee split and redemption process are not detailed publicly. The FAQ and docs on the site are the place to confirm them.
6 features
Key features
01
stFUEL issuance
Stake FUEL and receive stFUEL, a liquid token that represents the staked position.
02
Native Ignition staking
The protocol is described as native to Ignition, built for staking on the Fuel network.
03
Validator set
The homepage lists 8 validators in the protocol.
04
Conversion calculator
A built-in calculator shows how much stFUEL you get for a given amount of FUEL.
05
Mira trading link
The homepage links to Mira for trading stFUEL.
06
Stats, docs and migration pages
A Stats page, FAQ, docs, migration page and GitHub link are listed on the site.
Pros and cons
What we like
- Gives staked FUEL a liquid token, stFUEL, that can be used elsewhere
- Native to Ignition, the staking system it describes itself as built on
- 8 validators shown on the homepage
- Links to docs, GitHub, stats, FAQ and legal pages
- Built-in calculator and a Mira trading link for stFUEL
Watch out for
- Small TVL of about $265,000 (DefiLlama), so liquidity for stFUEL may be thin
- TVL fell 10% over seven days
- No audits are listed on DefiLlama
- No protocol token and no fee details
- Homepage shows 0 FUEL staked and 0.00% APR, so live yield is unclear from the page text
- Depends on a single ecosystem (Fuel) and its Ignition staking system
The Rig fees
The project does not publish fee details such as a protocol commission on staking rewards or any mint or redeem fee. Readers should look in the FAQ, docs and Stats page on the official site before depositing.
The homepage shows an APR field but reads 0.00% in the text captured, so no yield figure can be quoted here. Normal Fuel network transaction costs and any swap fees on Mira would apply on top.
Is The Rig safe?
DefiLlama lists no audits for The Rig. Liquid staking adds smart-contract risk on top of validator risk, and stFUEL can trade away from the value of FUEL if liquidity is thin. With TVL around $265,000 the protocol is small.
Public sources say nothing about custody details, admin keys, insurance or past incidents, so none are claimed here. Review the docs and GitHub, start small, and only stake what you can afford to lose.
6 steps
How to get started with The Rig
- 1
Get FUEL in a wallet that supports the Fuel network.
- 2
Open the official site and check the Stats, FAQ and docs pages first.
- 3
Connect your wallet using the Connect Wallet button.
- 4
Use the calculator to see how much stFUEL you would receive for your FUEL.
- 5
Stake a small amount first and confirm you receive stFUEL.
- 6
Decide whether to hold stFUEL or trade it on Mira, after checking liquidity.
Who The Rig is for
The Rig is for FUEL holders on the Fuel network who want staking rewards without locking up their capital, and who accept the extra smart-contract and liquidity risks of an early-stage protocol.
The Rig FAQs
What is stFUEL?
stFUEL is the liquid staking token issued by The Rig when you stake FUEL. It represents your staked position so you can hold or use it in DeFi while the underlying FUEL is staked.
What does The Rig do?
The Rig is a liquid staking protocol on Ignition, which public sources describe as the native staking system it builds on. DefiLlama lists it on the Fuel chain.
Has The Rig been audited?
DefiLlama lists no audits for The Rig. That does not mean the code is unsafe, but readers should check the docs and GitHub for any security reviews before depositing.
Where can I trade stFUEL?
The homepage links to Mira with a Trade Now button, so stFUEL appears to be tradable there. Check current liquidity and pricing on that venue before swapping.
What APR does The Rig pay?
Its homepage shows 0.00% APR and 0 FUEL staked in its static content, which is likely a placeholder before live data loads. Check the Stats page for current figures.
Does The Rig have its own token?
The Rig has no token of its own according to DefiLlama. The only tokens are FUEL, which you stake, and stFUEL, which you receive.
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