> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.dyxy.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Pooled staking

> Stake any amount of ETH and earn Ethereum validator rewards through StakeWise.

Running your own Ethereum validator requires exactly 32 ETH and the hardware to operate it. Pooled staking removes both barriers. You deposit any amount of ETH into a staking vault, the vault pools it with other stakers, and professional node operators run the validators. Your share of the rewards is added to your balance.

DYXY's pooled staking is powered by **[StakeWise](https://stakewise.io)**, the same infrastructure behind MetaMask's pooled staking.

## How it works

1. **You deposit ETH** into a StakeWise vault from your wallet.
2. **The vault pools deposits** and activates new 32 ETH validators as it fills.
3. **Node operators run the validators** and earn consensus and execution rewards.
4. **Rewards accrue to your balance**, net of the vault's fee. Your staked balance grows over time.

## Stake

**1. Open pooled staking**

Go to **Earn → Staking → Pooled**.

**2. Enter an amount**

Stake any amount of ETH. DYXY shows the current APY and the expected yearly rewards.

**3. Confirm**

Confirm the deposit in your wallet. Your stake starts earning as soon as the vault activates it.

## Unstake

Unstaking from Ethereum is not instant. Exits go through Ethereum's validator exit queue.

**1. Request an unstake**

Click **Unstake** and choose an amount, all or part of your stake. DYXY shows the estimated waiting time.

**2. Wait for processing**

Your request shows as **Unstaking**. This usually takes a few days, and longer when many validators are exiting the network. Your ETH keeps earning rewards while it waits.

**3. Claim**

When the status changes to **Ready to claim**, click **Claim** and confirm. Your ETH, including the rewards earned while waiting, returns to your wallet.

## Pooled or liquid?

| | Pooled staking | Liquid staking with osETH |
| - | - | - |
| What you hold | A staked balance in the vault | osETH tokens in your wallet |
| Exit | Through the exit queue only | Exit queue, or sell osETH instantly |
| Use in DeFi | No | Yes |
| Simplicity | Highest | Requires handling a separate token |

## Fees

The StakeWise vault takes a fee from rewards, and the APY shown is after that fee. DYXY adds no fee. You pay network gas for staking, unstaking and claiming.


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