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Staked ETH

Definition

Staked ETH refers to Ether (ETH) that has been deposited into the Ethereum 2.0 (now Ethereum Consensus Layer) smart contract to engage in the network’s proof-of-stake consensus mechanism. By staking ETH, holders become validators, assisting in securing the network and processing transactions. In exchange for their involvement, stakers receive rewards in the form of newly created ETH and transaction fees. This procedure is fundamental to Ethereum’s security and operation.