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Top Liquid Staking Tokens by Market Cap

Liquid staking solves proof-of-stake’s biggest trade-off: staking locks your coins, but a liquid staking token (LST) gives you a tradable receipt for your staked position. You earn staking yield while keeping the freedom to trade, lend or use the token as DeFi collateral.

This page ranks liquid staking tokens by live market capitalization — dominated by Ethereum staking receipts like stETH, plus multi-chain staking protocols.

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Top Liquid Staking Coins by Market Cap

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What to Know About Liquid Staking

Peg mechanics. LSTs trade near, not exactly at, the underlying asset’s price. Rebasing tokens (stETH) accrue yield in your balance; reward-bearing tokens (wstETH, cbETH) accrue it into the exchange rate. Depegs happen during liquidity crunches.

Concentration risk. A dominant LST also concentrates stake in one validator set — a systemic risk the Ethereum community watches closely. Slashing and smart-contract bugs are the direct risks to holders.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is liquid staking?
Liquid staking lets you stake proof-of-stake coins (like ETH) and receive a liquid token representing your staked position — you keep earning staking rewards while the token stays tradable and usable in DeFi.
What is the largest liquid staking token?
Lido’s stETH is the largest liquid staking token by a wide margin. The live table above shows the current ranking.
Is liquid staking safe?
It adds smart-contract and validator (slashing) risk on top of normal staking, plus depeg risk in stressed markets. Major LSTs are heavily audited and battle-tested, but risk is not zero.
Do I pay taxes on LST rewards?
Tax treatment varies by jurisdiction and by whether the token rebases or appreciates. Consult a tax professional for your situation — this site provides market data, not tax advice.

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