Binance ETH staking (BETH) is a token issued by Binance, pegged on a 1:1 basis to ETH on the Ethereum blockchain. It allows users to trade or hold ETH within the Binance ecosystem during the Ethereum 2.0 rollout, providing flexibility while ETH is locked in for staking.
Binance ETH staking works on the Ethereum blockchain, leveraging the Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism introduced in Ethereum 2.0. Users can stake their ETH through Binance, which simplifies the validator operations and assumes on-chain penalty risks. ETH is converted into BETH, allowing users to trade it or hold it until the underlying ETH can be redeemed.
Potential use cases for Binance ETH staking include:
Binance ETH staking launched alongside Ethereum's transition from Proof of Work to Proof of Stake, helping users participate in staking with minimal requirements. Over time, BETH has facilitated greater liquidity and flexibility for ETH holders during Ethereum 2.0’s rollout.