32ETH+ Native Staking in Ledger Wallet
Put your ETH to work—effortlessly from Ledger Wallet
Protocol-native ETH staking; Stake ETH in a single flow on one or many vanilla validators. Reduced smart contract risk and enabling full support for the latest Ethereum protocol features (Pectra upgrade) supercharged with Ledger Clear Signing for unmatched security.
Auto-compounding, fewer steps; With Pectra features, validator rewards compound automatically inside your validator—no manual claiming and restaking.
Simple, always-on tracking; See your validator status, track rewards, export them to CSV, and see your earning right inside Ledger Earn.
Access Kiln Staking from Ledger Live
From Ledger Discover, searching for "Kiln Staking" or "Staking"
Or navigate this Kiln Staking
From one ethereum Account by clicking on "Earn" and selecting "Kiln 32ETH staking"
From the Market page by clicking on "Earn" next ETH icon
From Ledger Earn under "Earn more rewards" or by clicking "Earn" on a ETH line and then selecting "Kiln 32ETH staking"
Smart contracts
List of the smart contracts used and clear signed on Ledger live.
Fee Splitter
This smart contract is called once per wallet during your initial validator setup. It creates a dedicated fee splitter that automatically receives your validator’s block rewards and distributes them among Kiln, Ledger, and your wallet, based on the parameters defined in the contract.
Kiln Batch Deposit V2
This contract lets you deploy one or multiple validators in a single transaction, making setup faster and more efficient. Read more.
Kiln Batch Exit
This feature allows you to request your validator’s exit directly on-chain through Kiln’s infrastructure. It provides a convenient alternative to the new EIP-7002 process.
Promotional offers
Active : 2025 Fee Holiday Stake 32 ETH and enjoy 0% fees on all rewards until Dec 31, 2025 — and 0% fees on CL rewards for all new validators going forward. No action required, you will directly receive all of your rewards on your validator or in your wallet when proposing a block during this period. Learn more about standard fees bellow.
Future and historical promotional offers will be displayed here. No action are required from users to benefit from them.
Deposit ETH on you own compounding validators
Make sure you have selected the Ethereum account you want to deposit from on the top right corner of the discover section.
Select the amount you want to deposit.
Select ETH Native Staking options protocol you want to deposit on, by default the product that generate more rewards and fit your available balance is pre-selected.
Amount per validator: You can stake up to 2048 ETH on a single validator, if you decide to stake more, multiple validators will be created and the selected amount will be distirbuted equialy between them (eg. 3450 ETH -> 2 validators of 1 725 ETH)
After clicking review deposit, you will need to sign Kiln's T&Cs, then perform the validator setup and Deposit transaction using the Kiln Generic parser.
Activation period: your validator is active after finishing Ethereum's entry queue and start generating rewards.
Important information to confirm when clear signing via Ledger
1 - First time staking on a compounding validator with Kiln
Operation displayed : Create Splitter and Stake
What to double check:
Interaction with
KilnOperator:
0x939ff2302c6629b6e8ed93305dddd9c4a9b2eed5(Ledger x Kiln Ethereum Mainnet)Amount per validator
Type and owner is
0x02....{your_wallet_address}This is who owns the created validator and can withdraw the staked ETH, via Kiln it can ONLY be the signer wallet, make sure you double check this 🛡️
2 - Creating a new compounding validator with Kiln after your staking set-up is done
Operation displayed : Stake any amount per validator
What to double check:
Interaction with
KilnAmount per validator
Validators (optional: only in the case you do a top-up on your validator, you want to confirm it's your before depositing more ETH, in the case of a new validator creation you don't know your validator address in advance so you can't confirm it, generally speaking the most important part is bellow confirm you are the owner )
Type and owner is
0x02....{your_wallet_address}This is who owns the created validator and can withdraw the staked ETH, via Kiln it can ONLY be the signer wallet, make sure you double check this 🛡️
Monitor your validators performances
From Kiln Staking application in Ledger Live Discover, select your wallet that staked and click the Portfolio tab.
Click on your position to see details about your validators and rewards earned.
You can see all your validators, click on the validator address to see detailed performance information in the beaconcha.in explorer eg. compounding validator with Kiln
You can see here the aggregated historical daily rewards earned by all your validators and export the gross rewards of your validator in a CSV.
Click on the little arrow at the end of a line to navigate to a specific validator and see the same information filtered for this validator.
Withdraw your validator
Start from the "Assets earning rewards" tab of Ledger Earn
Under Assets earning rewards, locate the active validator you’d like to withdraw. Click the three dots on the far right of the row and select Manage to open the Portfolio of Kiln Staking.
Then, click your ETH position, click one validator line via the little arrow, at the end of the page select Request Exit.
You can also start this flow from the Withdraw section, where you need to select the validator you want from the dropdown.
Only one transaction is required to exit your validator, no further manual action is needed to claim your ETH. Your validator will need to go throw ETH exit queue and be skimmed before you receive your eth directly in your wallet.
Partial withdraw, consolidation and top-ups
Kiln Staking enabling users to own their ETH validators without smart contracts in between, therfore all of the ETH native staking features are available on any of your validators. Ledger don't yet support clear signing of theses theses advanced operations therfore they are not accessible via the App. Advanced users can access them on their own, contact our support if you want to learn more.
FAQ
Why staking with Kiln ?
Stake on the same validator stack powering leading wallets, custody platforms, exchanges, and staking platforms: Trust Wallet, Safe, Binance US, Fireblocks, Lido. You get the same institutional-grade controls and financial reporting as industry leaders (period statements, CSV exports, audit-friendly breakdowns).
In Q3 2025, an average Ethereum validator earned 0.23778 ETH in rewards. A validator run by Kiln earned 0.24458 ETH, that’s +2.86% vs. the network average. Annualized, Kiln’s APR was 3.03% versus 2.94% for the network, +0.09 percentage points in Q3.
ℹ️ Why Kiln is charging a service fee ?
Expected services fees will be about 5-8% total rewards fees over 1 year of staking.
Fee breakdown
Consensus layer rewards: 0% fees — you keep 100% of these rewards, this will never change.
Execution layer rewards: A variable service fee applies to match the target service fees.
At the time of writing, when a Kiln validator propose a block you will receive directly in your wallet 20% of it's value and the rest will be shared between Kiln and Ledger. This covers validator setup and management, seamless access to ETH staking, ongoing reward distribution, and detailed reporting — making staking simple and hassle-free.
You can see the full breakdown in real time in Kiln Staking when clicking on the tooltips.
Other generic questions
What happens when I stake 32 ETH?
When staking with Kiln, you deposit your 32 ETH (or multiples) into a smart contract:
When you stake, you activate your own validators that secure the Ethereum network and receive rewards on your behalf.
Validators enter an activation queue and will not receive rewards until activated. The queue time is based on the number of other validators awaiting activation.
Your rewards rate will be based on the rewards your own validator earns from participating in the Ethereum network.
You can view your validator(s) and the status at any time in Kiln Staking app in Ledger Wallet discover section.
Can I stake more than 32ETH on my validator ?
Yes. Since the Pectra upgrade, staking with 0x02 (compounding) validators allows you to deposit up to 2,048 ETH on a single validator. For example, if you own 39 ETH, you can now stake it all on one validator instead of splitting it across multiple ones.
Can I continue staking only 32ETH per validators ?
Yes. You can still stake from 32 ETH per validator using 0x02 compounding validators.
By default, Kiln will allocate the selected staking amount to a single validator, up to the 2,048 ETH limit. If you stake more than 2,048 ETH, your amount will be automatically split equally across multiple validators.
eg. 3000 ETH -> will create 2 validators of 1500 ETH in one single transaction.
If you prefer to stake specific amounts per validator, you can do so by making multiple transactions, each specifying the exact amount of ETH to assign to a given validator.
Can I migrate from another node operator to Kiln ?
Yes. Since the Pectra upgrade, you can consolidate other non compounding validators to Kiln validators. First you need to start staking at least 32ETH in our application, then you will be able to consolidate other validators into one up to 2048ETH.
This feature is not yet enabled in Ledger Wallet as they don't support it's clear signing.
How to check your validator?
You can view your validator(s) and the status at any time at Kiln Staking inside Ledger Wallet.
You can also use public explorers you can access from this same app for detailed informations.
Who holds the validator keys?
Kiln generates and stores the validator keys used to operate all validators. These keys are safely stored according to practices that have received SOC2 certification.
Note that the withdrawal keys, aka "Type and Owner" in Ledger clear signing, which control the validator and is eligible to receive the original stake and any accrued rewards upon a withdrawal is and should always be your wallet.
What are the different validator statuses?
The lifecycle of an Ethereum validator involves several stages, which we simplify within the Kiln dApp for clarity:
Activating You have initiated the creation of a validator by depositing 32 ETH. The validator is in the process of being activated and will not generate rewards until it is activated by the protocol. The activation queue length is accessible within the deposit flow in "Stake".
Active Your validator is active, participating on the network and generating rewards.
Exit requested You have requested a validator exit. The exit request will be processed and will join the protocol's exit queue within 72 hours. During this time it is still active and generating rewards.
Exiting Your validator is in the protocol's exit queue, waiting to be processed to exit the active set. During this time it is still active and generating rewards.
Withdrawal processing Your validator has exited the active set and has now joined the queue for its balance to be unstaked and withdrawn. It is no longer active nor generating rewards. The validator exit queue length was displayed when you initiated the validator exit transaction, and is always accessible within the "Withdraw" page.
Exited Your validator is fully exited, unstaked and all funds have been withdrawn to your wallet. There is no further action to take
Validator Rewards
What is the reward rate I should expect to receive?
The current rate does not assure future performance.
Kiln Staking displays the average reward rate of all Kiln validators from the past 30 days, excluding fees. This rate is updated daily and is published by Rated.
It represents the annualized percentage of rewards generated by all validators in relation to the total staked amount, excluding fees.
Individual validators do not generate consistent or linear rewards. You can hover the APY icon in app to know the extact breakdown in rewards types.
What rewards can I expect from staking?
Rewards are not guaranteed.
We invite you to read this informative article that provides insights into the expected staking rewards on the Ethereum network. It covers the various types of rewards and their characteristics in detail.
In summary, Ethereum staking offers two types of rewards: consensus layer and execution layer rewards. Execution layer rewards tend to be less frequent but more substantial in value.
On the other hand, consensus layer rewards are received more frequently but are relatively smaller in amount. These rewards become available for claiming once they have been "skimmed" or "withdrawn" by the protocol, which typically takes around five days.
It's important to note that all staking rewards are generated by the Ethereum protocol itself and are not determined or influenced by Kiln, Ledger, or any other external entity. The rewards are a result of actively participating in the network and contributing to its security and operation.
I don't want to compound my rewards, is it possible with Kiln ?
No, by default Kiln now recommend only using 0x02 compounding validators, the benefits can be found in this article about pectra.
Are Kiln validators MEV-enabled?
Yes, we use the best relays so there is a cross section of max profit, ethical and regulated.
How long before my validator is active and starts receiving rewards?
Your validator will not receive ANY rewards until it becomes active.
Before staking, you should check the estimated entry queue length here (scroll down to 'activation queue length'), or directly from the Kiln Staking ('In x days'):
New validators will join the ‘entry queue’ which is a function of the protocol and cannot be influenced by Kiln.
The queue length is primarily determined by the number of other validators trying to enter and can take multiple weeks / months.
Why am I receiving more / less than the rest of the network or the estimated rate on the Kiln Staking app?
We invite you to read our comprehensive blog post that provides a deeper understanding of how staking rewards work and explores the different types of rewards in detail. It will provide you with valuable insights into the rewards mechanism and help you make informed decisions regarding your staking activities.
When viewing the estimated reward rate on the Kiln Staking in Ledger Wallet, please keep in mind that it represents the average backward-looking rate of all Kiln validators over the past 30 days. It is important to note that staking rewards are not earned in a linear fashion on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.
The rewards earned by your validator will vary from month to month, and it may take time for your validator to have more opportunities to participate in the network's validation process, resulting in increased reward potential. Over time, the reward rate tends to smooth out, and after a year, you can expect your validator's actual rewards rate to be closer to the network average.
Understanding the dynamics of staking rewards and their fluctuating nature will help you manage your expectations and make more informed decisions as a staker.
Are my rewards automatically sent to my wallet?
It depends on what rewards:
Consensus layer rewards are directly compounded on your validator and require a manual action to withdraw from the validators
Execution layer rewards (notably proposing a block) are automaticly sent to your wallet
Are my validator rewards pooled and shared with all users?
No. Each validator earns and receives its own rewards from the protocol. Rewards are not shared or pooled.
Is my withdrawal address the wallet I staked from?
Yes. The withdrawal address of your validator is the wallet that staked with Kiln.
Only you, the wallet from where you deposited, can claim and withdraw the rewards from your validators, make sure you confirm this when creating your validator as described in this section.
Security and Business Continuity
What are the security risks, and how do you mitigate them? Where can I find audit reports?
When you stake with this service, Kiln will operate validator(s) on your behalf. If these validators are incorrectly operated, it is possible that up to 100% of the staked ETH can be slashed, meaning they are destroyed by the protocol.
This is very rare and has never happened to any Kiln validators. Our infrastructure is purpose-built to mitigate this risk. You should however be aware that the risk is never 0.
Please read this article to learn more about Kiln monitoring and slashing and downtime mitigation.
This service also rely on smart contracts that streamline deposits;
All contracts were developed by Kiln and have been audited by Halborn, Spearbit and Ledger Donjon twice. Please visit https://security.kiln.fi to request the full audit report.
Who holds the validator keys?
Kiln generates and stores the validator keys used to operate your validator. These keys are safely stored according to practices that have received SOC2 certification.
Your withdrawal keys, which control the address and is eligible to receive the original stake and any accrued rewards upon a withdrawal, are controlled by your wallet.
What happens if Kiln goes out of business?
In the unlikely event that Kiln becomes insolvent, we have a business continuity and disaster recovery plan which we were certified for as part of our successful SOC 2 Type 1 (in 2022) and SOC 2 type 2 (in 2023) audits.
We also have an Ethereum-specific policy involving exiting all validators or transferring validation keys in case Kiln can no longer operate the service.
Finally thanks for the EIP-7002 you can withdraw from your validators permissionlessly and receive your ETH in your wallet even if Kiln services are not running.
Withdrawing Rewards
How do I withdraw rewards?
Staking rewards are automaticly compounded on your validators, to withdraw them you can do a partial withdraw (currently not clear signed by Ledger) or request your validator exit.
Note that execution layer rewards (from proposing a block) will be received directly in your wallet.
What are 'Total Rewards'?
This refers to the total sum of rewards generated by your validator from both the consensus layer and the execution layer since the beginning of your staking journey.
Who can withdraw my rewards?
Only the wallet used for the initial deposit can be utilized to withdraw your by performing a partial withdraw or exiting your validator.
Unstaking
How do I unstake and exit my validator?
You can find how to withdraw from your validator here.
Can I perform a partial unstaking ?
Yes, while currently not supported by Leger Clear signing, you can partially withdraw ETH from your validator. Only condition is leaving at least 32ETH on your validator. eg. 35 ETH staked, I can withdraw 3 ETH.
Note that you can perform this operation at anytime on your validator without Kiln or Ledger if required.
Can I exit a validator that is still in the activation queue?
No. You can only exit a validator once it has been processed and becomes active. Validators in the entry queue cannot be exited.
How long does it take to exit a validator and fully withdraw my 32+ ETH ?
You can see an estimate of the full process here by scrolling down to 'exit' and ‘withdrawal' queue length. The total time of both queues is the most accurate estimate.
Contact support
If you need help or have questions don't hesitate to contact Kiln Support.
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