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Staking

Locking up tokens to help secure a proof-of-stake network and earn rewards.

Definition

Locking up tokens to help secure a proof-of-stake network and earn rewards. It's like earning interest on your holdings. Staking ETH currently yields around 3-4% annually, with the tradeoff of reduced liquidity.

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A consensus mechanism where validators stake tokens as collateral to secure the network.

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