MetaMask Introduces Pooled Staking, Making It Easier Than Ever to Stake Ethereum

Staking Ethereum has never been easier than using MetaMask, which lets you stake any amount of ETH. The logo for Pooled Staking on MetaMask is golden.

Consensys, the blockchain technology company behind MetaMask, has announced the launch of Pooled Staking, a new feature that allows MetaMask users to stake any amount of Ether (ETH) and earn rewards directly from their wallet.

According to a statement released on Wednesday, this new Consensys capability enables anyone with 32 ETH or more to contribute to Ethereum's security at a smaller scale. Consensys' Senior Product Manager Matthieu Saint Olive stated in the announcement, "Staking Ethereum is as easy as it gets for MetaMask users with Pooled Staking." Users can earn rewards and contribute to Ethereum's security, all while maintaining complete ownership of their ETH. We're excited to announce that many more MetaMask users will soon have access to our staking solution."

This new MetaMask capability aims to democratize access to staking rewards, as the majority of ETH holders have less than 32 ETH. Consensys also stated that it intends to expand the service to the US and UK markets after initially offering it to a select group of users.

MetaMask Pooled Staking is powered by Consensys Staking, a multi-cloud, multi-region, and multi-client infrastructure that hosts over 33,000 Ethereum validators. It has staked over 1 million ETH, had zero slashed validators, and a validator participation rate of 99.9%+.

According to Nansen, an on-chain data platform, 27% of the total supply of Ethereum tokens—approximately 33 million ETH—is locked in a smart contract, highlighting the critical role of ETH staking in the Ethereum ecosystem. It became even more crucial with the liquid restaking narrative gaining momentum, as it holds over 34% of the value in decentralized finance (DeFi).

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