Yield
Why this grade
- ✗ Regulation
Decentralized protocol, not a licensed entity — no regulator or custodian backstop. The most permissionless ETH LST; legitimacy rests on audits and on-chain transparency. Source →
- ✓ Proof-of-Reserves
Fully on-chain. The rETH:ETH exchange rate updates continuously on-chain and every minipool position is publicly verifiable. Source →
- ✓ Flexible withdrawal
rETH is liquid and trades on major DEXs. Native redemption depends on the protocol's ETH buffer (delays possible when empty); the Saturn upgrade ties withdrawals to the beacon-chain exit queue. Source →
- ✓ Insurance Fund
Built-in RPL collateral — each node operator bonds RPL (≥10% of staked ETH value); slashing penalties are covered by liquidating that collateral (per-node, not pooled). Source →
- ✓ Track record (2+ years incident-free)
No rETH smart-contract exploit and no notable depeg. The only incident was a May 2022 developer-machine compromise (~$28K from two DAO nodes); higher slashing frequency than Lido but covered by RPL collateral. Source →
Incidents we count
Known incidents
No known incidents in the past 2 years
All Rocket Pool products
Yield products
as of Jul 17, 2026| Product | Rate | Type | Lock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETH | 2.2 % | liquid staking | — | Open Rocket Pool → |
What would Rocket Pool pay you?
How much will you earn?
Method: monthly compounding (1 + APR/12)ⁿ, where APR is the exchange's stated rate. The realized 12-month return is slightly higher due to reinvestment. Rates may change. Not financial advice.
How yields have moved
Source: daily snapshots via exchange API · accumulating since YieldScope launch
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