What is Lido Staked ETH (STETH)?
stETH (Lido Staked ETH) is part of the Lido decentralized staking service, offering a liquid alternative to Ethereum's traditional staking. Launched in 2020, stETH represents Ethereum tokens staked in Ethereum 2.0, allowing holders to earn staking rewards while maintaining liquidity.
The token enables users to participate in Ethereum's staking process without locking their assets or managing staking infrastructure. stETH can be used in various DeFi applications, offering flexibility and utility for staked Ethereum. This innovation provides a solution to the limitations of Ethereum's staking mechanism, enhancing the utility and accessibility of staked assets.