Lido
Ethereum liquid staking protocol: stake ETH, receive stETH, and keep it usable in DeFi.
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Lido key facts
| Category | Liquid staking |
|---|---|
| Chains | Ethereum |
| Platforms | Web |
| Custody | Non-custodial |
| Fees | 10% of staking rewards |
| Security audits | 99 reports for Lido on Ethereum |
| US availability | Staking not restricted by terms; Lido Earn vaults not for US residents or citizens |
What is Lido?
Lido is a liquid staking protocol on Ethereum: users stake ETH and receive stETH, which accrues staking rewards within 24 hours of deposit. Lido takes a 10% fee on staking rewards, split between node operators and the DAO treasury. Its audits page lists 99 reports for Lido on Ethereum.
Lido usage
From DefiLlama (TVL) (fees users paid), updated Sep 26, 2026.
Lido pros and cons
- Rewards start accruing within 24 hours of deposit
- 99 audit reports listed for Lido on Ethereum
- stETH is widely accepted as collateral in DeFi
- 10% fee on staking rewards
- Lido Earn vaults are not open to US residents or citizens
- Fee can be changed by a DAO vote
Lido FAQ
What is Lido?
Lido is a liquid staking protocol on Ethereum: users stake ETH and receive stETH, which accrues staking rewards within 24 hours of deposit. Lido takes a 10% fee on staking rewards, split between node operators and the DAO treasury. Its audits page lists 99 reports for Lido on Ethereum.
How much value is locked in Lido?
$26.4B according to DefiLlama on Sep 26, 2026. It is deployed on 5 chains: Ethereum, Solana, Terra, Moonriver, Moonbeam.
How much does Lido cost?
10% of staking rewards, according to Lido’s own page (checked Sep 26, 2026).
How much do users pay Lido in fees?
$49.9M over the last 30 days, according to DefiLlama on Sep 26, 2026.
Is Lido available in the US?
Staking not restricted by terms; Lido Earn vaults not for US residents or citizens, according to Lido’s own page (checked Sep 26, 2026).
Does Lido hold my funds?
No. Lido is non-custodial: you keep your funds in your own wallet and sign each transaction.
Sources
How this page works
Sources: Lido: official site, Lido: Docs, Lido: Protocol Audits. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.
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