Lido
Lido is the leading liquid staking platform for Ethereum, providing users with a secure and accessible way to earn staking rewards without sacrificing token liquidity. Founded in 2020, Lido allows users to stake any amount of ETH or other proof-of-stake cryptocurrencies, eliminating the minimum threshold requirements typically enforced by blockchain networks. The platform combines security, liquidity, and flexibility, enabling participants to maximize staking rewards while maintaining the freedom to utilize their tokens in DeFi protocols or other crypto investments. By bridging the gap between staking and yield generation, Lido offers one of the most user-friendly and efficient solutions for Ethereum staking and other PoS assets in the blockchain ecosystem today.
ABOUT LIDO
Lido is a leading multi-platform liquid staking solution that enables users to earn rewards from staking cryptocurrencies without fully locking their tokens.
Founded in 2020, Lido has expanded to support multiple Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchains, including Ethereum, Solana, Polkadot, Kusama, and Polygon, with additional networks in development.
Recognized as the largest Liquid Staking Derivative (LSD) platform, Lido has become a cornerstone of the DeFi ecosystem.
Its flagship product, staked ETH (stETH), allows users to earn staking rewards while retaining token liquidity, representing a major innovation in decentralized finance.
LIDO CORE FEATURES
Liquid Staking – Stake Ethereum and other PoS tokens while maintaining liquidity through tokenized staked assets (e.g., stETH) that can be used across DeFi protocols.
Accessibility – No minimum staking requirement allows anyone to participate, making staking more inclusive for retail investors.
Security & Decentralization – Operates through a decentralized network of vetted professional node operators, with smart contracts safeguarding user assets.
DeFi Integration – Staked tokens are fully composable and can be utilized in lending, borrowing, and trading platforms across the decentralized finance ecosystem.
Tokenized Staking Rewards – Users receive liquid derivative tokens representing staked assets, which can be leveraged for yield farming, lending, or collateralization.
Validator Node Management – Lido handles the technical operations of staking, including node deployment, monitoring, and rewards distribution, freeing users from complex responsibilities.