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Stake or unstake cbETH and rETH on Wallet

You can stake and unstake your Coinbase Wrapped Staked ETH (cbETH) and Rocket Pool ETH (rETH) at any time on Coinbase Wallet. Your staked cbETH and rETH balance is reflected on the respective asset page.

On Wallet, ETH can only be converted (swap) to cbETH or rETH, and then staked. It cannot be directly staked.

Before you stake cbETH or rETH:

  • On Coinbase Wallet, ETH can only be converted (swap) to cbETH or rETH. It can't be directly staked. You can swap your Ethereum (ETH) by following the steps below through your ETH asset page.

  • Make sure you have enough in your cbETH or rETH balance (respectively) to cover gas fees

  • Estimated gas fees are automatically deducted from your available balance when using the Max option

To stake cbETH or rETH:

  1. Sign in to your Coinbase Wallet.

  2. Select Coinbase Wrapped Staked ETH or Rocket Pool ETH.

  3. Select Stake.

  4. Enter the amount (including gas fee coverage) and select Preview.

  5. Review the transaction details and select Stake.

Note:

When you unstake your cbETH or rETH, you get your ETH back, plus any staking rewards you earned while staking.

To unstake your cbETH or rETH:

  1. Sign in to your Coinbase Wallet.

  2. Select cbETH or rETH.

  3. Select Unstake.

  4. Enter the amount you want to unstake.

  5. Select Preview unstake.

  6. Select Unstake now.

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