# Staking

## Definition

Staking is the act of committing crypto assets to a Proof-of-Stake system or related service to participate directly or indirectly in validation and potentially earn protocol rewards.

## What it means in practice

Native validator staking, liquid staking and custodial staking are different arrangements with different risks.

## How this concept appears in Terenval Wallet

An ordinary ETH balance in Terenval should not be described as staked unless the user deliberately enters a separate staking or earning arrangement.

**Important:** Distinguish protocol staking from promotional yield products and understand who controls the assets.

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## Related terms

- [Proof of Stake](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/proof-of-stake/)
- [Validator](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/validator/)
- [ETH](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/eth/)
- [Smart contract](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/smart-contract/)
- [Self-custody](https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/self-custody/)

## Related Terenval Answers

- [Ethereum Layer 2 Networks and Gas Fees](https://wallet.terenval.com/answers/ethereum-layer-2-networks-and-gas-fees/)
- [Can One Crypto Wallet Manage Multiple Blockchains?](https://wallet.terenval.com/answers/can-one-crypto-wallet-manage-multiple-blockchains/)
- [How to Send Crypto Safely Between Wallets](https://wallet.terenval.com/answers/how-to-send-crypto-safely-between-wallets/)

## Sources

- https://ethereum.org/en/developers/docs/
- https://eips.ethereum.org/
- https://wallet.terenval.com/info/supported-networks/

Official page: https://wallet.terenval.com/glossary/staking/