# Liquid Staking

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## Definition

A DeFi service that allows users to stake a Proof of Stake asset (like ETH) and receive a liquid token representing their staked position (like stETH). The liquid token can be used in DeFi while the underlying asset continues to earn staking rewards.

## Related reading

- [What is Crypto Staking?](https://decentralized-finance.io/learn/what-is-liquid-staking/)

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