Stake Ethereum with ZelCore
This guide walks you through staking Ethereum using the Earn function in ZelCore. Staking is done through the Chorus One Max Vault, a pooled staking solution where Chorus One distributes rewards to participants.
Prerequisites
- ZelCore wallet with ETH available (minimum 0.01 ETH to stake)
- An active Ethereum wallet selected in ZelCore
Step 1: Open the Earn Section
From the ZelCore Portfolio dashboard, expand the left sidebar and click Earn.
You can also access Earn through the top navigation icon, but the left panel is the most direct route.
Step 2: Review Your Staking Dashboard
The Earn dashboard displays your current staking overview for the selected chain.
Key information shown:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Staked | Total amount of ETH currently staked across all positions |
| Total Rewards | Accumulated staking rewards |
| Available to Stake | ETH balance available for staking |
| Staking Provider | Chorus One |
| Vault | Chorus One Max Vault |
| Est. APY | ~2.34% (variable based on network conditions) |
| TVL | Total value locked in the vault |
The Earn section currently supports staking on Ethereum, Solana, and Flux. You can switch between chains by clicking the Selected Chain dropdown.
You can also switch wallets by clicking the Selected wallet badge. Each wallet has its own staking positions.
Step 3: Enter Stake Amount
Click the Stake button in the top-right corner. This opens the staking wizard.
Enter the amount of ETH you want to stake. You can also click MAX to stake your full available balance.
The minimum stake amount is 0.01 ETH. The available balance shown accounts for gas fees needed for the transaction.
Click Continue to proceed to the confirmation step.
Step 4: Review and Confirm
Review the staking details before confirming.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Vault | Chorus One Max Vault |
| Staked | 0.01 ETH |
| Est. APY | ~2.34% |
Chorus One's MEV research ensures high yields with top-tier security and enterprise-level infrastructure.
Unstaking enters an exit queue. You can withdraw once the exit is processed.
Click Confirm Stake to submit the transaction. The button will show a loading state while the transaction is being processed on-chain.
Step 5: Transaction Confirmation
Once the transaction is confirmed on the blockchain, a success screen appears with the transaction details.
From here you can:
- Click Show in explorer to view the transaction on the blockchain explorer
- Click Stake More to add another staking position
- Click Dashboard to return to the Earn overview
Step 6: Verify Your Updated Position
Back on the dashboard, your staking position now reflects the newly staked amount. Rewards will begin accruing shortly.
Your position status shows as Active, and you can track your accumulated rewards in the Rewards column.
Summary
You have successfully staked ETH using ZelCore's Earn function. Your ETH is now staked in the Chorus One Max Vault, earning an estimated ~2.34% APY. Rewards are distributed automatically by Chorus One to all pool participants and will appear in your Rewards balance over time.