Delegated Staking & Validator Rewards
Stake ETH, liquid staking receipts, & select protocol tokens through curated routes that abstract validator contracts, reward accrual, & unstaking windows per asset. Availability, implied APYs, & cooldown rules vary by chain. Always verify the live pair, receipt token, & exit conditions in Torque before you commit size.
ETH, WETH, AAVE & more across supported chains.
Staked tokens accrue rewards over time.
Compound rewards; unstake when you want.
Supported Chains
Staking is available on the following networks:
- Ethereum Mainnet is the primary staking network.
- Base offers Layer 2 staking support.
- Arbitrum offers Layer 2 staking support.
Staking positions apply to one chain at a time. You can stake on multiple chains independently.
How Staking Works
Staking Flow
- Select the asset you want to stake (ETH, WETH, AAVE, etc.)
- Approve token spending for the staking contract
- Enter the amount you want to stake
- Confirm the staking transaction
- Receive staked representation tokens (e.g., wstETH, stETH, stkAAVE)
- Start earning rewards automatically
Unstaking Flow
- Select the staked token you want to unstake
- Enter the amount you want to unstake
- Confirm the unstaking transaction
- Wait for the unstaking period (if applicable)
- Receive your original tokens back
Supported Assets
Staking pairs available on supported chains:
- ETH/WETH → wstETH, stETH, rETH, ezETH, weETH, cbETH
- AAVE → stkAAVE
- GHO → stkGHO
- ENA → sENA
- USDe → sUSDe
- HYPE/WHYPE → stHYPE, wstHYPE, kHYPE, vkHYPE
- Conversion rates vary by asset & protocol
Rewards & Benefits
Yield Generation
Staking assets generates yield through various mechanisms:
- Protocol rewards accrue to your staked position
- Yield rates vary by asset & protocol
- Rewards compound automatically over time
- Some assets offer additional protocol benefits
Benefits by asset
Different staking assets provide unique benefits:
- ETH staking: Earn staking rewards from validators
- Protocol tokens: Governance rights & fee distributions
- Liquid staking: Maintain liquidity while earning yield
- Benefits vary by asset & underlying protocol
Flexibility
Staking through Torque provides flexibility to stake multiple assets, switch between different staking options, & unstake when needed. All staking routes are optimized for best execution.
Supported Chains
Staking is available on multiple networks with different asset support:
- Ethereum Mainnet supports the full asset set, including ETH, AAVE, GHO, ENA, USDe, & HYPE.
- Base supports ETH & select protocol tokens.
- Arbitrum supports ETH & select protocol tokens.
- Polygon supports select assets.
- Optimism supports select assets.
Note: Available staking pairs vary by chain. Check the interface for current availability.
Best Practices
- Start with a small amount to familiarize yourself with the staking process
- Monitor your staking position regularly for rewards & updates
- Consider unstaking period requirements before unstaking large amounts
- Keep track of your stTORQ balance across different chains
- Claim fee distribution rewards regularly to maximize returns
- Participate in governance to help shape the protocol's future
- Verify contract addresses before any transactions
Troubleshooting
Transaction Fails
- Ensure you have sufficient TORQ balance
- Check that you've approved the staking contract
- Verify you have enough gas (ETH) for the transaction
- Confirm you're on the correct network
Balance Not Updating
- Wait for transaction confirmation (may take a few minutes)
- Refresh your wallet or reconnect
- Check the block explorer for transaction status
Rewards Not Showing
- Rewards are distributed periodically, not continuously
- Check the Fee Distributor contract for claimable rewards
- Ensure you meet minimum staking requirements