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# Stake with Ether.fi

We aim to bolster Ethereum's decentralization by simplifying non-custodial staking. While recognizing the complexities of staking, we strive to enable participation for all users. Achieving decentralization requires a collective effort, with individuals contributing diverse skills to the network.

Given this, we have built solutions for users just beginning their Ethereum journey along with long time Ethereum contributoors 🫡 These options are provided below.

<table><thead><tr><th width="140">Options</th><th width="165">Permission Type</th><th width="142">Complexity</th><th width="170">Key Management</th><th>Staking min.</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Mint eETH</td><td>Permissionless</td><td>Easy</td><td>Relies on security of other stakers</td><td>.01</td></tr><tr><td>Mint weETHs, weETHk or eBTC</td><td>Permissionless</td><td>Easy</td><td>Relies on our vault partners</td><td>.01</td></tr><tr><td>Operation Solo Staker</td><td>Permissioned (Until Q3 2024)</td><td>Intermediate to advanced</td><td>DVT for key management</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Bond 2 ETH for BNFT</td><td>Permissioned<br>(Until Q3 2024)</td><td>Complex</td><td>Own your keys</td><td>2 ETH</td></tr></tbody></table>

**How to get involved:**

* To mint **eETH**, **weETHs**, **weETHk** or **eBTC** simply go to the [ether.fi dapp](https://app.ether.fi) and stake your tokens!
* To become a **Solo Staker**, see [onboarding docs](/etherfi/archive/solo-stakers/operation-solo-staker.md) 💪
* To **Bond 2 ETH for BNFT** see our [stakers guide](/etherfi/archive/solo-stakers/32-eth-stakers.md). Note that this is still permissioned.


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