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Staking Type Index
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Staking Type Index ÔÇö Native, Delegated, Liquid, and Restaking
This index compares how various crypto assets implement staking. It categorizes each token based on its staking system (traditional, delegated, liquid, or restaking) and shows whether users retain liquidity, use delegation, or interact with advanced yield structures. Understanding these systems helps reveal the user experience, network decentralization, and reward pathways.
Use Case: This overview simplifies how staking works for top-layer protocols and DeFi platforms ÔÇö from native validators to liquid DeFi integrations.
Key Concepts: Validator Delegation, Lock Periods, Liquid Yield, Dual Staking, Smart Contract Wrappers
| Token | Staking Type | Liquidity | Delegation | Reward Flow | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $ETH | Native / Traditional | Locked | Optional (via Rocket Pool) | Direct to validator | Requires 32 ETH to solo stake |
| $stETH | Liquid | Yes | Yes (Lido delegates) | Auto-compounding | Can be used across DeFi platforms |
| $FLR | Delegated | Yes | Yes (via FTSO) | Delegator earns yield weekly | No slashing; uses data providers |
| $sFLR | Liquid | Yes | Auto-delegated via Sceptre | Value increases over time | Used in DeFi + earns FlareDrops |
| $ADA | Delegated | Yes | Yes | Cycle-based rewards | No lockup; fully liquid |
| $HBAR | Delegated | Yes | Yes (to node operators) | Paid directly to stakers | Staking through wallets like HashPack |
| $XRP | Consensus Voting / Not Traditional | Not Applicable | Yes (via UNL list) | No staking rewards | Secures consensus, not PoS |
| EigenLayer | Restaking | Locked (ETH base) | Yes (smart contract staking) | Layered protocol rewards | Reuses staked ETH for multiple chains |