Ethereum Liquid Staking

mETH staking on Ethereum

mETH, or Mantle Staked Ether, is the receipt token you receive when you deposit ETH into the mETH Protocol for liquid staking. The amount of ETH each mETH represents changes as the protocol accounts for rewards and other adjustments.

Go to stake

Opens the official staking app at methprotocol.trade/stake.

Independent information about mETH Protocol.

How ETH liquid staking works

Deposit ETH and receive mETH

The mETH Protocol accepts ETH deposits on Ethereum mainnet and issues an ERC-20 receipt token. The protocol allocates ETH to staking and its liquidity buffer. The receipt token represents a position that may be transferred or used in compatible applications.

How staking rewards affect the conversion rate

The protocol accounts for rewards in the ETH value represented by each mETH. A wallet holding mETH generally keeps the same token count while the conversion rate changes. Effective returns depend on protocol performance, fees and adjustments.

Redeeming mETH and managing risk

Protocol redemption

Redemption returns ETH through the protocol. A request may enter a queue, followed by a claim once the ETH is available. Timing can depend on the liquidity buffer and validator exits. Check the current estimate in the staking app.

Market swaps and risks

A swap uses trading liquidity and can quote a price that differs from the protocol rate. Consider fees and slippage, alongside smart-contract risk, validator penalties and the exit conditions of any application where you use mETH.

mETH staking FAQ

Do users stake ETH or mETH?

Users deposit ETH and receive mETH. Lending, depositing or restaking an existing mETH balance is a separate activity with its own terms.

Is one mETH always worth one ETH?

The protocol conversion rate changes over time. Market prices can also differ from the protocol rate because of demand, liquidity and trade size.

Which network is used for mETH staking?

The protocol's staking vault is accessed on Ethereum mainnet. Confirm the network shown in the portal and in your wallet before signing any transaction.

What is the difference between mETH and cmETH?

mETH represents a liquid staking position. Mantle's documentation describes cmETH as a receipt for restaked mETH, with additional risks tied to restaking.

Where can I verify the protocol details?

See Mantle's mETH documentation for the protocol design, fees, redemption terms and risk disclosures.