OKX Liquid Staking Tokens: Rewards, Collateral, and Redemption
Summary
The document explains OKX Europe’s planned liquid staking tokens for ETH and SOL. Existing staked balances are to be represented by BETH or OKSOL at a stated 1:1 ratio, with staking rewards paid in additional units of those tokens. It describes how holders can continue earning, use the tokens as collateral on the platform, or redeem them for the underlying asset. The document also gives example annual reward estimates based on stated yields and deposit sizes.
The account is platform-specific: these tokens are not available for spot trading, transfers to other users, or withdrawal. Fast redemption is subject to a daily limit; amounts beyond it use on-chain redemption and depend on the network’s unbonding period. Yield rates float with network conditions, are not guaranteed, and the estimates assume a full year at the stated rates. The material describes a product launch and its mechanics rather than comparing staking strategies or independently evaluating returns.
Key ideas
- Liquid staking represents a staked position with a token while rewards continue to accrue.
- OKX plans to issue BETH and OKSOL against eligible staked ETH and SOL at a stated 1:1 ratio.
- The tokens can be used as platform collateral or redeemed, subject to differing redemption processes.
- The tokens are restricted to the platform and cannot be withdrawn or transferred to other users.
- Displayed yields and annual reward estimates are variable and depend on holding duration and network conditions.
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