Ethereum staking lets you earn passive income by locking ETH to help secure the network. In 2026, you can stake ETH through native staking (32 ETH minimum), liquid staking protocols like Lido (stETH) and Rocket Pool (rETH), or centralized exchanges like Coinbase and Kraken.
Current Ethereum staking APY ranges from 3-5% depending on the method. Liquid staking offers flexibility — you receive a token representing your staked ETH that can be used in DeFi while still earning rewards.