What is Rocket Pool?

Rocket Pool is a liquid staking protocol built on the Ethereum blockchain that allows users to stake with a minimum of 0.01 ETH in exchange for the rETH liquid staking token. It is designed as a non-custodial solution, offering economic alignment for node operators to ensure optimal performance for stakers.

The protocol allows individuals to become node operators with a requirement of 16 ETH, which is half the standard 32 ETH. This structure provides participants with the potential for increased return on investment through operator commissions and RPL rewards. The founding team has been involved in the staking sector since 2016, contributing to the protocol's development and implementation.