Best of · Ethereum · Updated Nov 8, 2026

The best Staking Pools on Ethereum in 2026

We track 13 Staking Pools that run on Ethereum and have reviewed 5 of them in full. Our top pick is Lido. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.

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Lido
Staking Pool · Ethereum, Solana, Terra +2
Lido lets you stake ETH and receive liquid stETH, but staking still carries smart-contract, validator and market risks. Check the current fee and withdrawal route before depositing.
Read the Lido review Visit Lido(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 7.8 out of 10
TVL $21.7B−1.1%
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Rocket Pool
Staking Pool · Ethereum
Rocket Pool lets you stake ETH on Ethereum for rETH or operate a validator through its pool. Check current fees, exit options and smart-contract risks before committing funds.
Read the Rocket Pool review Visit Rocket Pool(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 6.4 out of 10
TVL $1.08B−1.7%
3
Moonsta s Revenge
Staking Pool · Cardano, Polkadot, Tezos +13
Moonstake combines a self-custody wallet with staking across multiple networks. Its costs, independent security checks and current operating details need closer verification before you stake.
Read the Moonsta s Revenge review Visit Moonsta s Revenge(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10
TVL —
4
Moon Usdt Miner
Staking Pool · Cardano, Polkadot, Tezos +12
Moon Usdt Miner appears to be a mistaken name for Moonstake, a crypto staking wallet and pool—not a USDT mining service. Moonstake lists no USDT staking option on its homepage.
Read the Moon Usdt Miner review Visit Moon Usdt Miner(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 4.8 out of 10
TVL —
5
GETH
Staking Pool · Ethereum
GETH is Guarda’s Ethereum liquid-staking token: you stake ETH through Guarda and receive a tradable ERC-20 token. The main caution is that fees, redemption details and an audit are not published here.
Read the GETH review Visit GETH(opens in a new tab)
ScoreScore 4.5 out of 10
TVL $17.1M−1.3%
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TokenPocket
Staking Pool · Ethereum
TokenPocket is a staking pool project on Ethereum. Its team publishes little about how it works, what it costs or how funds are secured, so treat it with care.
Read the TokenPocket review Visit TokenPocket(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $223K−1.6%
7
MEV Protocol
Staking Pool · Ethereum
MEV Protocol is a staking pool project on Ethereum. Its team publishes little about how it works, what it costs or how funds are secured, so treat it with care.
Read the MEV Protocol review
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $100K−10.0%
8
ShardingDAO
Staking Pool · Ethereum
ShardingDAO is described as an NFT fractionalization project with staking features, but its current status and practical details are unclear.
Read the ShardingDAO review Visit ShardingDAO(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL $52.3K−0.8%
9
Nutgain Staking
Staking Pool · Monad, Sui, Ethereum +4
Nutgain Staking is a staking pool project on Monad, Sui, Ethereum and IOTA. Its team publishes little about how it works, what it costs or how funds are secured, so treat it with care.
Read the Nutgain Staking review Visit Nutgain Staking(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL —
10
Onino Contact Book
Staking Pool · Ethereum
Onino Contact Book is a staking pool project on Ethereum. Its team publishes little about how it works, what it costs or how funds are secured, so treat it with care.
Read the Onino Contact Book review Visit Onino Contact Book(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL —
11
Pol Gods Polygon Staking
Staking Pool · Monad, Sui, Ethereum +4
Pol Gods Polygon Staking is a staking pool project on Monad, Sui, Ethereum and IOTA. Its team publishes little about how it works, what it costs or how funds are secured, so treat it with care.
Read the Pol Gods Polygon Staking review Visit Pol Gods Polygon Staking(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL —
12
stake.link index
Staking Pool · Ethereum
stake.link is a liquid-staking service for LINK that issues liquid staking tokens. Its fees, withdrawal process and security record are not clear enough here for a confident recommendation.
Read the stake.link index review Visit stake.link index(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL —
13
Stakewise V2
Staking Pool · Ethereum
StakeWise V2 is an older Ethereum staking product, but its current deposit and withdrawal options are unclear. Check that V2 is still usable before sending ETH.
Read the Stakewise V2 review Visit Stakewise V2(opens in a new tab)
ScoreNot rated yet
TVL —

Staking Pools on Ethereum: the numbers

Tracked: 13
Reviewed: 13
Total TVL: $22.8B
Avg. score: 5.7/10

SkyBitcoins tracks 13 staking pools on Ethereum. Every one of them has a full review. Across the 6 with TVL data, the combined value locked is $22.8B, counting value on every chain they support. Lido dominates, with 95% of that total. The top five account for 100%, while the median staking pool holds $223K.

Ranked by TVL, Lido ($21.7B), Rocket Pool ($1.08B) and GETH ($17.1M) lead the field. On SkyBitcoins scores, Lido ranks first at 7.8/10, ahead of Rocket Pool (6.4) and Moonsta s Revenge (5.0). That makes Lido both the biggest and the best-rated. The 5 rated staking pools average 5.7/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.

Many also deploy elsewhere, most often on Solana (3), Cardano (2) and Polkadot (2). All 7 with a confirmed status are active. Over the last seven days, combined TVL fell 1.2%. Rocket Pool dropped the most (−1.7%).

Largest by TVL

1Lido$21.7B
2Rocket Pool$1.08B
3GETH$17.1M
4TokenPocket$223K
5MEV Protocol$100K

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How we ranked them

Reviewed dApps come first. Each SkyBitcoins review scores security, ease of use, fees and features from 0 to 10 using public facts such as audits, documentation and on-chain data; the overall score orders the list, with total value locked as the tie-breaker. Projects we have not reviewed yet follow, ordered by total value locked. Scores are never sold.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest staking pool on Ethereum by TVL?

Lido is the largest staking pool on Ethereum by total value locked, with $21.7B across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Rocket Pool ($1.08B) and GETH ($17.1M). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.

Which staking pool on Ethereum has the highest SkyBitcoins score?

Lido has the highest score at 7.8/10, ahead of Rocket Pool (6.4) and Moonsta s Revenge (5.0). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.

How many staking pools on Ethereum has SkyBitcoins reviewed?

SkyBitcoins tracks 13 staking pools on Ethereum. Of these, 13 have a full review and 6 report value locked, $22.8B in total, counting value on every chain they support.

Which staking pools on Ethereum grew the most this week?

Among staking pools with at least $1M locked, Rocket Pool the biggest drop (−1.7%). Combined TVL moved −1.2% over the same seven days.

What is the average score for staking pools on Ethereum?

The 5 rated staking pools on Ethereum average 5.7 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 2 score below 5.

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