Staking lets you earn crypto rewards while supporting blockchain security. You retain full ownership of your crypto and can unstake at any time, either instantly for a fee or for free by waiting the network’s standard unstaking period. Instant unstaking may not always be available and may be subject to limitations.
When you stake your Ethereum (ETH), you will start earning rewards immediately.
What you need to know about staking ETH.
Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
Minimum stake | • There are no minimums to stake |
Staked ETH | • Once staked, ETH has unstaking wait times, but you can request to unstake instantly for a fee of the unstaked amount (refer to the asset table in Earn rewards with staking for details). Instant unstaking may not always be available and may be subject to limitations. • Your staked ETH balance is reflected on your Ethereum asset page • There are generally no U.S. tax implications from staking or unstaking your ETH, except that the rewards you receive from staking are generally considered taxable income. Please contact a tax professional to consider whether staking, unstaking, or receiving rewards affects your tax obligations. |
cbETH | • Coinbase Wrapped Staked ETH (cbETH) represents staked ETH in a tradable form at Coinbase • Lets you buy, sell, send, or use your staked ETH position |
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