How do I stake with validator staking?
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Validator staking involves depositing 32 ETH and having your validator operated by MetaMask Staking. You collect the rewards, minus a fee, and are free of the responsibility of maintaining the validator. To read more, see our explanation here.
- Head to MetaMask Portfolio, select 'Move Crypto', and then click the 'Stake' button:
- Switch to the 'MetaMask Validators' tab at the top of the page:
- Make sure the selected account address is the one you want to use to deposit. Use the slider to choose how much ETH to stake: (Note that you can only deposit in multiples of 32, the quantity of ETH required for one validator.)
- Once you've selected the amount, the details of the stake transaction will appear. If you're happy to proceed, click 'Confirm':
- Confirm and sign the transaction in your MetaMask wallet.
That's all there is to it! Once the transaction is complete, your funds have been received and you're in the queue for a new validator to be spun up. You should now see one or more validators listed on the page, depending on how much ETH you deposited.
The duration of the activation queue depends on demand across the entire Ethereum network. To check your estimate at any time, mouse over the 'Activating' status in the table next to each validator.