Nansen has officially launched its non-custodial Ethereum (ETH) staking service, utilizing Lido Finance's stVaults framework. This new offering marks Nansen's entry into ETH staking and allows users to stake any amount of ETH instead of the traditional 32 ETH minimum required for solo staking.

Details of Nansen's Staking Service

The staking product went live following Lido’s stVaults mainnet launch on January 30, 2026. Users can deposit any amount of ETH into Nansen-operated validators, which enables them to earn consensus rewards along with miner extractable value (MEV) rewards. The integration with Lido’s V3 architecture facilitates a separation of vault ownership from node operation, empowering Nansen to act as both the stVault owner and the node operator.

In return for their stakes, users receive stETH, Lido’s liquid staking token, which enhances DeFi composability as it can be utilized across various decentralized finance protocols. The system is non-custodial, ensuring that Nansen never gains direct control over the stakers’ funds, supported by thoroughly audited smart contracts from accredited security firms. Additionally, a loyalty feature has been incorporated, allowing users to earn Nansen Points alongside their staking rewards.

Nansen's Growth and Market Position

Nansen reinforced its capabilities in validation by acquiring StakeWithUs in 2024, which provided critical operational infrastructure and positioned the company as a leading validator in terms of assets staked and the number of delegators. The stETH token currently has a market capitalization of around $27 billion, establishing it as the predominant liquid staking token in the market.

For investors, Nansen’s offering presents a compelling value proposition by eliminating the high entry barrier associated with the 32 ETH minimum, while providing enhanced staking yields and access to Nansen’s renowned analytics platform. This aspect will particularly appeal to institutional investors seeking audited and transparent staking solutions, as the separation-of-roles model facilitates precise performance tracking of validator operators.

This material is informational and should not be considered financial advice.