Delegate in two minutes. Your keys never leave your wallet; rewards accrue with every block we propose.
Staking ESP with Encapsulate on Espresso: 10% commission, and a reward rate of 3.3% a year after commission (measured September 24, 2026). Rewards are claimed and restaked from your wallet. Unbonding takes 7 days. Encapsulate has run this validator since June 2026. Espresso does not slash stake. Validator address: 0xea452aed0ea405e2d9b4038a6e1433028ad8991b.
What we run
Node operation | Bare metal, two regions, with a hot standby. |
Upgrade handling | Every network upgrade since we joined, on schedule. |
Monitoring | A missed block wakes someone up, at any hour. |
Public record | Our signing and votes are on the explorer for anyone to check. |
Common questions
Is there a minimum?
Yes — 1 ESP, the stake table’s minimum delegation.
Do you hold my tokens?
No. Your ESP sits in Espresso’s stake table contract on Ethereum; only your address can withdraw it.
How often are rewards paid?
With each block we propose, into a balance you claim on Ethereum.
What happens if you go offline?
A standby node takes over. The chain pays nothing for blocks we miss; there is no slashing.
Can I unstake at any time?
Yes. Undelegated ESP can be withdrawn after the 7-day exit escrow, with one undelegation pending per validator at a time.