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Ethereum (ETH)
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Cosmos Hub (ATOM)
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Solana (SOL)
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To stake ATOM from Ledger Live, follow .
Enter Kiln's ATOM validator address listed here:
To stake SOL from Ledger Live, follow .
Enter Kiln's SOL validator address listed here:
To stake MATIC from Ledger Live, follow .
Enter Kiln's MATIC validator address listed here:
To stake DOT from Ledger Live, follow or the below video.
Enter Kiln's DOT validator address listed here:
To stake Kusama (KSM) using a Ledger Nano, follow or the video demo below.
Enter Kiln's KSM validator address listed here:
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Polygon (MATIC)
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Polkadot (DOT)
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Kusama (KSM)
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Staking of any kind is never risk-free.
Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong.
Take 2 mins to learn more by reading this overview of the .
Read more about EigenLayer and Kiln here.
Restaking of LSTs with EigenLayer is available via the Kiln dApp.
Restaking of native ETH is available in the Kiln dApp.
In the Kiln dApp go to "EigenLayer > Restake".
You can restake the following LSTs into EigenLayer pools via the Kiln dApp:
cbETH, osETH, ETHx, wBETH, stETH, rETH, ankrETH, oETH, swETH, mETH, sfrxETH, Eigen.
Choose the LST to restake, enter the amount, and click 'restake'.
Approve the transaction(s)
Right now there are no fees for simply depositing and restaking your LST. You are free to withdraw at any time.
You still pay gas fees for the deposit and withdrawal transactions.
With Liquid Restaking, the LST tokens are transferred to EigenLayer smart contracts. The tokens are held in the smart contracts and you can at any time.
You can see an overview of all your restaked positions at "EigenLayer > Portfolio"
EigenLayer deposits will not yet receive any staking rewards. When EigenLayer is launched on mainnet (expected March / April 2024), users will have the ability to redelegate their LSTs to receive additional rewards.
By depositing your LST to the EigenLayer pools you will accumulate , reflecting your contribution measured by the staked ETH amount over time.
You can request to unstake your LSTs at any time.
All funds unstaked from EigenLayer go through a 7-day escrow period before being able to be withdrawn. After you initiate the withdrawal, you must wait 7-days before being able to withdraw your assets.
To unstake or withdraw, go to "EigenLayer > Withdraw" to initiate the unstake process.
Following the , Kiln has implemented precautionary measures including .
As a result, all users staking +32ETH on Ledger Live via Kiln all their validators are now exiting or exited: this process is expected to take between 10 and 42 days depending on the validator. Validators still earn rewards while exiting. These delays are enforced at the protocol level based on how many validators are exiting and cannot be changed by Kiln.
We estimated that all validators from Ledger Live will be exited before end of October.
After withdrawing you will be able to deposit your ETH again from Ledger Live with Kiln in the new pectra compatible validators by mid-October, share your feedback and register to the guest list here.
Go to the dApp porfolio page, you should see your validators in status, when overing the little info icon you can see at what stage of the exit queue the validator is.
Exiting validators, your validator is still generating rewards while in the exit queue.
Exited validator validators, not generating rewards, funds are about to be withdraw from your validator to the staking contract.
Until your validator is in status Pending Initialization or Withdraw possible it means that your validator is still exiting and you can come back later to continue.
Click on the validator link to open the beacon chain page, and see a live estimate of the validator exit next to Exiting on and when he can be withdraw.
When you see all your validators in status Pending Finalization , it means your validators are exited and are not generating rewards. A manual action is required to finalized their exit before withdrawing your assets.
It’s possible that not all validators exited staking at the same time.
You can either withdraw the ones that are ready now and return later to complete the rest, or wait until all of your validators are ready and withdraw everything at once.
Prerequisites :
Validators in status Ready to withdraw or Pending Finalization , if you see another status only partial withdraw will be possible.
If you requested your validator exit before the incident and you see your validators in status Ready to withdraw you can jump to step 3.
You don’t need to wait for all your validators to exit before withdrawing your staked ETH and rewards. However, we recommend waiting until all validators have exited to minimize network fees.
On the dApp portfolio page, if at least one of your validators has been exited due to the precautionary validator exit, it will appear under Pending Finalization.
You must finalize the exit before you can withdraw your staked ETH and rewards.
Click on Finalize validator exit, to continue.
What's next ?
Pectra compatible staking is coming to Ledger Live, please share your feedback on the previous services and register to the guestlist now.
Finalize Validator Exit;
Following the incident involving SwissBorg, Kiln has implemented precautionary measures including Orderly exiting of all Ethereum (ETH) validators.
As a result, your staked ETH and rewards have been exited from staking and are now waiting to be withdrawn from the staking contract. However, the smart contract is not aware that these validators were exited, since the procedure was triggered outside the standard exit flow.
To ensure that your rewards can be properly withdrawn, you need to manually finalize the exit of these validators. This can be done for all your validators in a single transaction.
Once you have perform this action or if you did exit your validators before the incident, you should see all your validators in statuts Ready to withdraw and a Withdraw rewards button.
Withdraw staked ETH and rewards;
⚠️ If you have at least one validator not finalized, you will not be able to perform a withdraw of your staked ETH or rewards even if they, finalize validator exit (step 2) and come back to this step.
Else, you can proceed to withdraw all assets staked and generated rewards in one or multiple transaction is you started staking a long time ago, you will be prompted to sign multiple transaction is required or come back to this flow later.
Upon successful transaction, you will receive all assets in your wallet.
Lend your stablecoins to major lending protocols via Kiln DeFi x Ledger Live.
Put your stablecoins to work—effortlessly from Ledger Live
Seamless defi lending; Access top-tier DeFi protocols in just a few clicks, deposit and withdraw anytime. Powered by Ledger Clear Signing for unmatched security.
Sit back and earn; Enjoy automated reward compounding with zero manual action. Your earnings grow while you focus on what matters.
Simple rewards tracking; Monitor your positions and track rewards in stablecoins, right from your first deposit, all within .
From , searching for "Kiln" or "DeFi"
From one stablecoin by clicking on "Earn"
From the page by clicking on "Earn" next to a stablecoin
Make sure you have selected the Ethereum account you want to deposit from on the top right corner of the discover section.
Select the asset and amount you want to deposit.
Select the lending protocol you want to deposit on, by default the protocol that generate more rewards is pre-selected.
Start from the "Assets earning rewards" tab of .
Under Assets earning rewards, locate the active position you’d like to withdraw from. Click the three dots on the far right of the row and select Manage to open the withdrawal flow.
Then, choose the amount you wish to withdraw. If you want to withdraw your full balance, simply click the MAX button in the input field.
Only one transaction is required, you will instantly receive the selected amount in your wallet.
Stablecoin lending is a way to earn passive income by lending your stablecoins — such as USDC, DAI, or USDT — to decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. These stablecoins are pegged to the value of fiat currencies like the US dollar, providing a more stable value compared to volatile cryptocurrencies like ETH or BTC.
When you lend stablecoins through a protocol, you're essentially providing liquidity that others can borrow. In return, you earn interest (also called rewards or yield) paid by the borrowers or the protocol itself.
DeFi lending is not risk free.
Read our detailed overview of DeFi risks .
When you deposit funds, you receive “shares” that represent your position. These shares are issued in the form of a soulbound ERC-20 token — meaning they cannot be transferred to someone else. You can see theses shares as a claim to your position + accrued rewards since the deposit.
These shares represent a yield-bearing position:
Your number of shares does not change over time.
Instead, each share becomes worth more USDC (other other stablecoin) as rewards from the lending protocol accumulate.
So even though your share count stays constant, the $/USDC value they represent increases.
If you deposit 1 USDC, you might receive less than 1 share in return. This is expected: the value of 1 share is greater than 1 USDC, because it already includes accrued yield.
You can check the transaction hash on to identify the issue with your transaction. If it's not due to a low gas limit or insufficient fees, another possible reason could be that the lending protocol is currently not accepting additional deposits. In that case, you may want to try again later.
There are no deposit fees, meaning you can deposit and withdraw immediately without losing any Asset equivalent (eg. USDC). However, you will still need to cover Ethereum network fees.
Yes, Kiln charges a 15% fee on rewards, which is shared with Ledger. This covers the simplified access, reward management, and reporting across multiple DeFi lending protocols from Ledger Live.
All amounts shown in the deposit flow or on Ledger Earn are net of fees — what you see is exactly what you have earned or what you’ll receive after a withdraw.
Rewards start accruing immediately after your first deposit. However, depending on the size of your position, it may take some time for them to appear in the reporting section. For example, if you deposit 1 USDC with a 4% annual yield, the rewards earned per block are very small — it can take a while before they are noticeable in USD terms.
No, Kiln cannot guarantee rewards from the lending protocols. The displayed reward rate reflects the current rate offered by the protocol and is subject to change. We recommend reviewing your position in the reporting section every few weeks and rebalancing to another lending protocol if you feel the reward rate has become too low.
You can withdraw instantly at any time from Kiln DeFi with no withdrawal fees — the amount displayed reflects exactly what you’ve earned and what you’ll receive. You can choose to withdraw your entire balance by clicking “MAX” in the interface or withdraw only a portion of your position.
Please note: if you make a partial withdrawal, your rewards will continue to show your total accumulated rewards since your first deposit.
Morpho are conducting a unique incentives campaign to celebrate their integration. As part of this campaign, additional Morpho rewards are available exclusively through the Ledger deposit flow.
What kind of rewards can I expect?
When depositing through Ledger, users will earn:
Traditional lending rewards.
Additional Morpho rewards, which are automatically accrued on top of your deposit.
Will I receive Morpho tokens in my wallet?
No. Although Morpho typically requires users to manually claim their rewards, Kiln has partnered with Ledger and Morpho to automatically autocompound these additional rewards.
This means:
You won’t need to claim anything manually.
Rewards will be directly added to your position in the same asset you deposited (e.g., USDC).
Additional rewards are:
Unlocked and autocompounded every Monday.
Gradually added to your position over time.
To fully benefit from these rewards, you need to stay deposited for at least to the next monday. (eg. you stake on Tuesday, you will only get the additional rewards boost the next monday).
If you need help or have questions don't hesitate to contact .
From Ledger Earn under "Earn more rewards" or by clicking "Earn" and selection a stablecoin
network
Ethereum
assets
protocols
Morpho , Compound v3, SparkLend, SkyMoney, more coming soon
Kiln Pooling staking mainnet smart contract address in Ledger Live is:
0x5DB5235b5C7e247488784986e58019fFFd98FdA4
Do not interact with other addresses.
Staking pools provide an opportunity for users to stake amount of ETH and receive a proportionate share of the rewards. This is particularly beneficial for Ethereum staking because it allows individuals who do not possess the required 32 ETH to still participate and earn rewards.
Kiln takes full responsibility for managing and operating the validator on your behalf in return for a fee. The current fee for this service is 12% of total pooled rewards.
Staking is not risk free.
Read our detailed overview of staking risks .
The staking pool is not available to all countries or regions. Please check the 'terms and conditions' of the Kiln dapp via Ledger Live for the latest updates and service availability.
When staking via Ledger Live, 0.05 ETH is the minimum stake amount but keep in mind that when staking small amounts, gas fees could exceed your stake and potential rewards, making it less cost-effective.
There is no maximum requirement in the pool, allowing you the freedom to stake any amount of ETH you desire.
The value of staked positions are typically recalculated daily. If the pool already has active validators generating rewards, you will need to wait for up to 24 hours for the calculations to reflect the changes in the value of your stake.
You always receive a token in your wallet that represents your staked position and withdrawal rights.
The token symbol is psETH and it can viewed in your wallet using a block explorer such as Etherscan.
No, these are non-transferable and are only used to represent the ownership of your staked position, including withdrawal rights.
Yes, you can find a step by step guide in
The current rate is not a guarantee of future performance.
The reward rate is the trailing 7-day average rate of the pool, inclusive of fees. It is updated daily.
It represents the annualized percentage of rewards generated by all pool validators in relation to the total staked amount.
Staking fees are automatically deducted from rewards generated by the pool.
Validators are created based on the ETH being deposited into pool, and these validators generate rewards.
All consensus layer and execution layer rewards from validators supporting the pool are returned to the pool and compounded. This means the rewards received are used to create more validators in the pool.
These validators work in exactly the same way, and run in the same infrastructure, as the validators that are created for stakers engaging in native staking (32 ETH, dedicated validators).
Yes, all rewards generated by validators are returned to the pool and compounded, allowing for more validators to be created.
Yes, we use all of the relays that are listed so there is a cross section of max profit, ethical and regulated.
No, rewards are not distributed directly to your wallet.
Instead, staking rewards accrue to your staked ETH position automatically, so the value of that position increases inline with rewards generated by the pool and proportional to your stake.
The value of staked positions are typically recalculated daily at 12h30 UTC (14h30 CET). If the pool already has active validators generating rewards, you will need to wait for up to 24 hours for the calculations to reflect the changes in the value of your stake.
Individual staked positions are typically recalculated on a daily basis at 12h30 UTC (14h30 CET) after an oracle report is submitted.
Go to the 'Rewards' tab and scroll down to 'Pooling' and find 'Staked balance'
Go to the 'Rewards' tab and scroll down to 'Pooling' and find 'Total rewards'.
Total Rewards displays the total amount of rewards you have received since staking in the pool.
Certainly, you can withdraw any amount up to and including the current value of your stake.
Under normal circumstances, the withdrawal period can take anywhere between 1-5 days.
To begin the process, you need to ‘request an exit’ from the ‘Rewards’ tab.
Once that has been processed and fulfilled, you can withdraw your ETH from the same tab.
Withdrawing ETH from the pool is a three staged process:
Request exit
No, rewards will no incur anymore after you request to exit the pool.
Your withdrawal request is represented by an NFT and automatically generated when you make a request. You can also add it into your wallet.
When your ETH is ready to claim and withdraw, the NFT is burnt in exchange for the ETH.
All exit requests are typically processed daily at 12h30 UTC (14h30 CET), so it can take up to 24hrs for your exit request to be processed.
The pool uses available validator rewards for withdrawals. If demand exceeds supply, validators are exited programmatically alongside future rewards. This may result in longer withdrawal times, depending on the validator exit queue length.
Under normal circumstances, the withdrawal period is estimated to take between 1-5 days.
The pool smart contract utilizes available ETH received from validator rewards and deposits to facilitate the withdrawal process, and if demand for withdrawals exceeds the supply, the pool will programmatically exit validators to help meet the demand.
Depending on the length of the validator exit queue, this can lead to longer withdrawal times.
Ethereum (Beacon chain) validator exit queue:
Select 'Pooled staking'
Before staking, read and fully understand the 'terms and conditions' and product documentation to ensure you are familiar with how the product works
Enter the amount you wish to stake and follow all the on-screen prompts.
Claim your ETH
Request exit
Issue a request to withdraw an amount of ETH from the pool. After the transaction is confirmed and executed, you'll be issued an 'exit queue ticket', which is a soulbound NFT token representing your withdrawal request.
Wait for your request to be fulfilled
Exit requests are processed on a daily basis at 13h30 UTC (14h30 CET) and it usually takes several days before the request is fulfilled. Once fulfilled, you will see that the 'withdrawable balance' is updated. Your ETH can be claimed from the smart contract.
Withdraw your ETH
When your ETH is available, you will need to perform a 'claim transaction' during which the NFT will be burned in exchange for the ETH.
Go back to the Kiln dapp in Ledger Live and click 'Rewards'.
Click 'withdraw' and follow the on-screen prompts to approve the transaction on the Ledger device.
Staking and withdrawal demand: the pool uses rewards and deposits to help service exit requests faster. If the demand for exits exceeds the supply and validators must be exited, this can add additional time.
Timing of exit request and next oracle report: oracle reports are processed once per day and at a high level, the reports allow for calculation of rewards earned, processing of exit requests, validator activation/exit. For example, If you request an exit 1 minute after the oracle, you must wait 24hrs for the next report to acknowledge that request.
use our public The Graph endpoint with this query https://query.thegraph.kiln.fi/subgraphs/name/vsuite/graphql?query=%7B%0A++erc20S%28wher[…]++++totalUnderlyingSupply%0A++++totalSupply%0A++%7D%0A%7D (replacing 0x8411Daa13eb8312c0F9b725F6f00E4D76cd7C558 with your wallet address) and do sharesBalance * totalUnderlyingSupply / (totalSupply * 10^18)
Stake multiples of 32 ETH on your dedicated validators through Ledger Live.
Kiln Dedicated staking mainnet smart contract address in Ledger Live is:
0x1e68238cE926DEC62b3FBC99AB06eB1D85CE0270
Do not interact with other addresses.
Dedicated staking allows you to deposit multiples of 32 ETH to set up a validator. Kiln takes care of operating the validator on your behalf, managing the necessary hardware and software (nodes) for running it.
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. Queue time is displayed on-screen before staking.
Once activated, your validator will continue to operate until you decide to withdraw your stake and rewards. You have the flexibility to initiate this withdrawal process whenever you prefer.
Kiln retains 8% from the total rewards your validator receives.
You receive all of the rewards generated by the validator, with Kiln deducting a fee.
Your rewards rate will be based on the rewards your own validator earns from participating in the Ethereum network.
The rewards generated by validators are determined solely by the protocol, with no involvement from Kiln.
Staking Risks
Please review the and the following documentation to ensure your understanding of staking and the product's operation.
Staking doesn't guarantee rewards and involves risks, including a loss of funds.
If you do not have 32 ETH or wish to stake in a more flexible way, you can choose the .
Staking is not risk-free.
Read our detailed overview of staking risks .
Watch of how to stake.
Alternatively, follow the below steps in Ledger Live.
Connect a wallet with 32 ETH or more.
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.
You can view your validator(s) and the status at any time at 'Dedicated > Validators'.
Kiln generates and stores the validator keys used to operate all validators in both the Staking Pool and Solo staking. These keys are safely stored according to practices that have received SOC2 certification.
The withdrawal keys, which control the address and is eligible to receive the original stake and any accrued rewards upon a withdrawal, are controlled on your Ledger device.
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 "Dedicated > Stake" page, where you initiated the staking transaction.
Yes, you can find a step by step guide in
The current rate does not assure future performance.
The dApp displays the average reward rate of all Kiln validators from the past 7 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.
Rewards are not guaranteed.
We invite you to read that provides insights into the expected staking rewards on the Ethereum network. It covers the various types of rewards and their characteristics in detail.
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. Consensus layer rewards are received more frequently but are relatively smaller in value.
Yes, we use all of the relays that are listed so there is a cross section of max profit, ethical and regulated.
Your validator will not receive ANY rewards until it becomes active.
The queue length will vary and is primarily determined by the number of other validators trying to enter the network.
We invite you to read our comprehensive that provides a deeper understanding of how staking rewards work and explores the different types of rewards in detail.
The average reward rate visible on the dashboard represents the average backward-looking rate of all Kiln validators over the past 7 days.
Staking rewards for dedicated validators aren't received consistently on a fixed schedule. Rewards may vary monthly, and it takes time for your validator to gain more opportunities, leading to fluctuating rewards. Over a year, the reward rate tends to stabilize, approaching the network average.
No, you need to withdraw your rewards from the Kiln dapp.
See for guidance on claiming your rewards.
No. Each validator earns and receives its own rewards from the protocol. Rewards are not shared or pooled.
No. The withdrawal address of your validator is a smart contract managed by the staking smart contract.
Only the wallet from where you deposited can withdraw the rewards.
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 to learn more about Kiln monitoring and slashing and downtime mitigation.
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 on your wallet.
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 involving exiting all validators or transferring validation keys in case Kiln can no longer operate the service.
To claim your rewards in the Kiln app, follow these steps:
Open the Kiln dApp and navigate to the 'Dedicated > Validators' section.
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.
These are the rewards that are currently available for you to withdraw.
Execution layer rewards are are available to withdraw as soon as they are received, while consensus layer rewards are transferred to the smart contract by the protocol following the regular cycle (~every 8-10 days).
'Total' includes all rewards the validator has ever received, including those you have previously claimed. 'Withdrawable' are only those availabel to withdraw right now.
showing how to exit your validator from Ledger Live.
Alternatively, you can follow these steps:
In Ledger Live, connect the wallet you initiated your original stakes from.
No. You can only exit a validator once it has been processed and becomes active. Validators in the entry queue cannot be exited.
Upon requesting a validator exit, you'll see an estimated timeframe for the complete exit, indicating when your 32 ETH will be available for withdrawal.
This is the estimated best and worst case total time for completing the validator exit process.
You can see an estimate of the full process by scrolling down to 'exit' and ‘withdrawal' queue length. The total time of both queues is the most accurate estimate.
This is a multi-step process that is a core function of the Ethereum protocol and cannot be influenced by Kiln, Ledger or any other node operator.
Upon initiating a validator exit, you'll be presented with the estimated total exit time, which encompasses the entire process detailed below:
Request validator exit
Open 'Discover' and find the Kiln dApp
Select 'Dedicated > Stake'
Before staking, read and fully understand the 'terms and conditions' and product documentation to ensure you are familiar with it works
Use the slider to select the amount you wish to stake and press 'stake'
Follow all the on-screen prompts to review and confirm the transaction on your Ledger device
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 at 'Dedicated > Validators'.
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 "Dedicated > Stake" page.
Ready to withdraw Your validator is fully exited, the funds have been unstaked and the 32 ETH balance is now ready to withdraw. You can select one or more validators with this status and execute a 'withdraw rewards' transaction.
Exited Your validator is fully exited, unstaked and all funds have been withdrawn. There is no further action to take
These rewards become available for withdrawing once they have been automatically "skimmed" by the protocol, which can take up to 9 days.
The deposit contract which takes the incoming ETH and forwards it into the Beacon chain deposit contract
The staking contract which retrieves your rewards. When you make a claim for the rewards, the smart contract and sends them back to you minus a commission that is sent to Kiln/Enzyme. The only wallet that can claim your rewards is the wallet that you originally staked from.
Both contracts were developed by Kiln and have been audited by Halborn, Spearbit and Ledger Donjon twice. Please visit to request the full audit report.
Click on the 'withdraw rewards' button.
Connect your Ledger device and follow the on-screen instructions to approve the transactions.
In the case you received, you will need to sign one transaction to withdraw CL rewards and another one for EL rewards, in Q4 we plan to make this flow smother so that you can withdraw everything in one transaction.
Once the transaction is confirmed, you will be able to see your claimed rewards in your wallet.
Open 'Discover' and find the Kiln dApp
Open 'Dedicated > Validators'
Select one or multiple validators that you wish to exit
Select ‘Request exit’,
Follow all the on-screen prompts to review and confirm the transaction on your Ledger device
Once the transaction has been confirmed your validator will enter the protocol exit queue. This may take up to 48hrs before joining the exit queue.
Request is processed by Kiln
Validator enters the 'exit' queue. It continues validating and earning rewards until processed
Validator is exited and removed from the active set. It stops participating in the network and no longer receives rewards.
Validator enters the 'withdrawal' queue to become withdrawable.
Validator waits for its balance to be skimmed by the protocols automatic 'validator sweep' process.
32 ETH is available to withdraw from "Dedicated > Validators".
After step 4 above, find your validator and access the 'withdrawals' tab for a more accurate estimate for when your ETH will be available to be claim. example this example shows the withdrawal of 32.003087 ETH will occur in about 2 days 10 hrs
Once processed, the balance is sent to the Kiln/Ledger smart contract ready for you to withdraw.
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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 .
From Ledger Discover, searching for "Kiln Staking" or "Staking"
Or navigate this
From one ethereum Account by clicking on "Earn" and selecting "Kiln 32ETH staking"
List of the smart contracts used and clear signed on .
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.
Future and historical promotional offers will be displayed here. No action are required from users to benefit from them.
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.
1 - First time staking on a compounding validator with Kiln
Operation displayed : Create Splitter and Stake
What to double check:
From Kiln Staking application in , select your wallet that staked and click the Portfolio tab.
Click on your position to see details about your validators and rewards earned.
Start from the "Assets earning rewards" tab of
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 .
Then, click your ETH position, click one validator line via the little arrow, at the end of the page select Request Exit.
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 and be skimmed before you receive your eth directly in your wallet.
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, .
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.
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 when clicking on the tooltips.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
Rewards are not guaranteed.
We invite you to read 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.
No, by default Kiln now recommend only using 0x02 compounding validators, the benefits can be found in .
Yes, we use the best relays so there is a cross section of max profit, ethical and regulated.
Your validator will not receive ANY rewards until it becomes active.
Before staking, you should check the estimated entry queue length (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.
We invite you to read our comprehensive 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.
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
No. Each validator earns and receives its own rewards from the protocol. Rewards are not shared or pooled.
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
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 to learn more about Kiln monitoring and slashing and downtime mitigation.
This service also rely on that streamline deposits;
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.
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 involving exiting all validators or transferring validation keys in case Kiln can no longer operate the service.
Finally thanks for the you can withdraw from your validators permissionlessly and receive your ETH in your wallet even if Kiln services are not running.
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.
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.
Only the wallet used for the initial deposit can be utilized to withdraw your by performing a partial withdraw or exiting your validator.
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.
No. You can only exit a validator once it has been processed and becomes active. Validators in the entry queue cannot be exited.
You can see an estimate of the full process by scrolling down to 'exit' and ‘withdrawal' queue length. The total time of both queues is the most accurate estimate.
If you need help or have questions don't hesitate to contact .
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"
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.
Interaction with Kiln
Operator: 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 Kiln
Amount 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 🛡️
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.
You can also start this flow from the Withdraw section, where you need to select the validator you want from the dropdown.
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.
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.
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
Understanding the dynamics of staking rewards and their fluctuating nature will help you manage your expectations and make more informed decisions as a staker.
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.
