The Role of Rocket Pool in the Growth of DeFi

1. Rocket Pool is a decentralized Ethereum staking protocol.

It simplifies Ethereum staking for everyone.

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Users can stake with as little as 0.01 ETH.

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Node operators can join with 16 ETH.

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Participants receive rETH, a liquid staking token.

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rETH represents staked ETH and rewards.

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Tokens can be traded or used in DeFi.

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The protocol increases Ethereum's decentralization.

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It uses secure, transparent smart contracts.

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Rocket Pool's native token is RPL.

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RPL is staked to secure the network.

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Launched in 2017, it gained steady growth.

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It supports Ethereum’s transition to Proof of Stake

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Rocket Pool democratizes Ethereum staking participation.

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It empowers users while securing the network.

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