In a strategic move that reflects our commitment to innovation, transparency, and accessibility within the blockchain ecosystem, we’re pleased to officially announce our integration with stake.link, the leading liquid staking solution for Chainlink (LINK). This collaboration responds to the increasingly sophisticated needs of our users. It marks the beginning of a new era in which LINK staking becomes not only secure and scalable but also fully interoperable within DeFi.
Stake.link is built on a solid architecture, operated by 15 of the top Chainlink node operators who have been responsible for over 57% of all on-chain job executions in recent months. This statistic highlights the scale and trust that the network enjoys. Adding to this, the protocol’s smart contracts have been rigorously audited by respected firms such as Sigma Prime, Cyfrin, and CodeHawks—making stake.link a robust, secure, and transparent staking environment.
What does LINK Staking with stake.link mean?
Native LINK staking comes with limitations related to liquidity, accessibility, and automation. stake.link addresses these challenges by offering a liquid staking experience, where staked tokens are represented by a derivative – stLINK – which reflects both value and accrued rewards every week. Furthermore, stLINK can be wrapped into wstLINK, an ERC-20-compatible token, enabling seamless integration into DeFi ecosystems.
With stake.link, you don’t just hold a yield-generating asset—you’re free to use it across other decentralized financial applications. This is the essence of liquid staking: performance without capital lock-up. Moreover, the entire process is automated, with sequential allocations into the Priority Pool depending on available capacity.
How does 01NODE’s Integration with stake.link work?
The partnership between 01NODE and stake.link results in a custom Feeder Pool, fully audited and configured to manage LINK staking efficiently and transparently. Our users can deposit LINK directly through the 01NODE interface, avoiding complex steps or external platforms.
Once deposited, LINK will be automatically routed into stake.link’s Priority Pool and staked in batches of over 500 LINK, depending on availability. In return, users will receive stLINK, representing their participation and enabling real-time tracking of rewards.
Withdrawals can be made in two ways: either through the standard 28+7 day window (similar to an unbonding period) or instantly, provided there is liquidity in the Priority Pool or swap opportunities via Curve. This flexibility empowers users to maintain liquidity control without sacrificing yield.
Strategic advantages of the integration
This integration brings significant benefits not only to existing 01NODE users but to the entire Chainlink ecosystem:
- Total Accessibility: No minimum stake requirement – LINK staking is now available to both retail and institutional participants.
- Attractive Yield: Competitive APR – 4.32% (non-compounded) or 5.33% (auto-compounded), paid in stLINK.
- Interoperable Liquid Token: stLINK and wstLINK can be used in DeFi apps while keeping capital active.
- Technical Reliability: Operated by proven blockchain infrastructure teams, including 01NODE and stake.link node operators.
- Advanced Security: Audited and open-source smart contracts, with no slashing or reported security incidents.
Additionally, users holding the governance token $SDL will receive priority access to staking batches, offering further incentive to participate in the stake.link ecosystem.
Why 01NODE and stake.link?
Both 01NODE and stake.link share a common vision: building blockchain infrastructure that prioritizes security, transparency, and performance. With support for over 40 networks, millions of dollars in staked assets, and a strong track record in validation services, we are a natural partner for scaling LINK staking globally.
Our partnership with stake.link solidifies this position and offers a comprehensive solution for those looking to make their LINK work, without giving up liquidity or control. This is a natural step forward toward a sustainable, liquid, and secure DeFi future.
Conclusion
Integrating stake.link into the 01NODE platform is more than just a new feature—it’s a strategic statement: we want our users to access the best tools the industry has to offer. Whether you’re a crypto enthusiast, a DeFi developer, or an institutional investor, you can now stake LINK in a simple, efficient, and fully liquid way.
Stay tuned for the official launch of stake.link deposits on our website. We’ll be providing detailed instructions, demos, and full support to help you get started quickly.