Staking on Trezor Wallet lets users earn Proof-of-Stake rewards while keeping private keys on a hardware device.
Trezor Suite natively supports ETH staking and ADA delegation through Everstake — a non-custodial validator service audited by ChainSecurity and Ackee. Private keys remain isolated throughout every staking operation.
| Asset | Provider | Minimum | APY (May 2026) | Liquidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETH | Everstake (pooled) | 0.1 ETH | ~3.52–4% | Locked during staking |
| ADA | Everstake (delegation) | 2 ADA + fee | ~2–2.5% | Fully liquid |
Staking is the process of earning Proof-of-Stake network rewards by committing crypto assets to validator infrastructure while private keys remain secured on the hardware device. Trezor Suite provides integrated staking for ETH and ADA — both routed through Everstake’s validator infrastructure without transferring self-custody to any third party.
Ethereum staking rewards originate from Beacon Chain validator participation — distributed for block proposals, attestations, and sync committee duties. ADA delegation assigns voting weight to a Cardano stake pool operator, with epoch rewards (~120 hours) distributed automatically without moving or locking ADA.
| User Goal | Best Method |
|---|---|
| Highest APY (~3.52–4%) | ETH staking |
| Full liquidity during staking | ADA delegation — balance never locked |
| Lowest smart contract exposure | ADA delegation — no contract involved |
| Governance participation | ADA — DRep voting rights |
| SOL, DOT, ATOM, MATIC staking | Third-party dApps via WalletConnect |
| Model | ETH Staking | ADA Staking | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safe 7 | Yes | Yes | APY banner in ETH account |
| Safe 5 | Yes | Yes | Full Suite-level support |
| Safe 3 | Yes | Yes | Full Suite-level support |
| Model T | Yes | Yes | Full Suite-level support |
| Model One | No | No | Third-party staking only |
ETH staking routes assets to Everstake’s pooled staking smart contract on Ethereum — participating in Beacon Chain validation without running independent node infrastructure.
Connect and unlock, then Trezor Suite → Accounts → Ethereum #1 → Staking tab to see the APY estimate.
Click Start staking, acknowledge that staked ETH is locked during the staking period, and grant consent for Everstake.
Enter the stake amount — minimum 0.1 ETH. Do not stake 100% of the balance; keep ETH for gas.
Verify transaction details on the Trezor device screen and press confirm — ETH enters the Everstake pool.
Staked ETH cannot be traded, swapped, or sent during the staking period. Maintain a gas reserve in the Ethereum account for future transactions.
Solo Ethereum validator activation requires exactly 32 ETH — approximately $96,000 at $3,000 per ETH. Everstake’s pooled infrastructure combines deposits from all participants, operating validators on their behalf with withdrawal credentials configured to each user’s Trezor-controlled address, distributing rewards proportionally.
ETH withdrawal from the Everstake pool consists of two separate on-chain steps, both requiring hardware confirmation. Click Unstake and confirm, wait for the unstaking period, then click Claim and confirm — ETH and rewards return to the main account balance.
| Scenario | Duration | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Instant unstake | Minutes | Pool has simultaneous new entrants |
| Standard queue | Hours to days | Exit demand exceeds inflow |
| Network-wide exit queue | Days to weeks | Rare — protocol-level cap |
ADA staking delegates the account’s stake weight to Everstake’s Cardano stake pool — the ADA balance remains fully liquid and accessible throughout the entire delegation period.
Connect and unlock, then Trezor Suite → Accounts → Cardano account → Staking tab.
Click Delegate and review the required 2 ADA staking key deposit plus network fee.
Default assigns voting rights to Everstake’s DRep — change to any preferred DRep without affecting reward delegation.
Confirm the delegation transaction on the Trezor device screen — rewards begin accruing from the next epoch (~120 hours).
Trezor Suite changed its ADA staking provider from 5binaries to Everstake in November 2025 (Suite 25.11.1). Previous 5binaries delegators should update via the Update provider prompt.
| Criterion | ETH Staking | ADA Delegation |
|---|---|---|
| APY | ~3.52–4% | ~2–2.5% |
| Liquidity | Locked | Liquid |
| Smart contract risk | Present | None |
| Minimum | 0.1 ETH | 2 ADA |
| Governance | No | DRep voting |
| Unstaking complexity | 2 steps | Instant |
Liquid staking platforms like Lido and Rocket Pool issue derivative tokens (stETH, rETH) that can be traded and used in DeFi while the underlying stake earns rewards. Trezor’s integrated staking via Everstake does not issue derivative tokens — it avoids peg risk but sacrifices DeFi composability.
| Feature | Trezor + Everstake | Liquid Staking |
|---|---|---|
| Derivative token | No | stETH / rETH |
| DeFi composability | No | Yes |
| Peg risk | None | Present |
| Hardware signing | Yes | Via WalletConnect |
| Asset | Method | Platform |
|---|---|---|
| SOL | WalletConnect dApp | Marinade Finance, Jito |
| DOT | Polkadot.js extension | Polkadot network |
| ATOM | Keplr or Leap | Cosmos Hub |
| MATIC | WalletConnect dApp | Polygon network |
| Mistake | Result | Prevention |
|---|---|---|
| Staking 100% ETH balance | Transaction fails — no gas | Leave a gas reserve before staking |
| Not updating ADA provider | Rewards stop | Update via Staking dashboard prompt |
| Expecting instant ETH unstaking | Delays during low inflow | Plan for variable timeframes |
| Trading staked ETH | Blocked — cannot trade | Only stake long-term positions |
| Ignoring staking tax implications | Unexpected tax liability | Track reward receipt dates |
Yes. Trezor Suite natively supports ETH staking and ADA delegation through Everstake. ETH requires 0.1 ETH minimum (~3.52–4% APY). ADA requires 2 ADA plus fees (~2–2.5% APY). Model One requires third-party staking services.
Trezor Suite → Ethereum account → Staking tab → Start staking → enter amount (minimum 0.1 ETH) → confirm on device. ETH enters Everstake’s pooled validator contract and is locked until unstaked via the two-step process.
Approximately 3.52–4% APY as of May 2026, variable based on total Beacon Chain participation. Rewards are not guaranteed and decrease as total staked ETH network-wide increases.
Ethereum account → Staking tab → Unstake → confirm on device. After the unstaking period, click Claim → confirm again. Both are separate on-chain transactions requiring hardware confirmation.
Yes, via Everstake on Safe 3, Safe 5, Safe 7, and Model T. Minimum 2 ADA plus network fee. ADA stays liquid throughout delegation, with rewards distributed each Cardano epoch (~120 hours).
Self-custody is fully maintained — Everstake never receives signing authority. ETH staking introduces audited smart contract risk. ADA delegation carries no smart contract risk since assets never move.
