Rocket Pool company
Overview
Rocket Pool is a decentralized protocol for staking Ether (ETH) on the Ethereum network. It allows users to stake any amount of ETH and receive rETH, a liquid token that accrues staking rewards. Node operators can run validators using a combination of their own ETH and pooled deposits from other users.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Rocket Pool connects to 1 tracked entity, most strongly to Rocket Pool ETH.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 1 of 1 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
issues | Rocket Pool ETH | 95% |
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Frequently asked questions
What is rETH?
Rocket Pool's liquid staking token; it accrues staking rewards by increasing in value relative to ETH rather than by rebasing.
What is RPL used for?
Node operators stake RPL on their nodes as collateral against penalties, and RPL is also used in protocol governance.
Do you need 32 ETH to run a Rocket Pool node?
No. Node operation is permissionless and operators bond less than 32 ETH, with the remaining stake supplied by the protocol's deposit pool.
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