r/ethstaker

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About r/ethstaker

A community to discuss staking on Ethereum's Proof of Stake network.

The community at a glance

r/ethstaker is a Subreddit for Crypto Investors, DeFi, and Ethereum with roughly 62K members. It has been around since 2015. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #10 in the DeFi communities list and #10 in the Ethereum communities list.

Roughly 2K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Struggling, Staking, and Validator. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention staking, validator, and node.

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Established 2015
62K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +2K members
Growth: +2.8% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2020: 9K members
  • 2021: 28K members
  • 2023: 16K members
  • 2024: 5K members
  • 2025: 2K members
  • 2026: 1K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 212 members
  • Dec: 379 members
  • Jan: 193 members
  • Feb: 134 members
  • Mar: 136 members
  • Apr: 98 members
  • May: 105 members
  • Jun: 89 members
  • Jul: 89 members
  • Aug: 98 members
  • Sep: 89 members
  • Oct: 70 members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    10 posts in the past month
    1. I lost the validator keys and now my 32eth are locked! Is there anything i can do?
    2. Looking for Testnet Developers for New LST Service
    3. Shared withdrawal credentials. Validators issue ETH bonds against their own stake (testnet, looking for feedback)
    #1
    Solution Requests
    I lost the validator keys and now my 32eth are locked! Is there anything i can do? · Looking for Testnet Developers for New LST Service · Shared withdrawal credentials. Validators issue ETH bonds against their own stake (testnet, looking for feedback)
    10
  • Advice Requests
    7 posts in the past month
    1. What’s going on with my validator?
    2. Seeking advice on Ethereum storage methods (Multisig vs. Current Setup)
    3. Am I being scammed
    #2
    Advice Requests
    What’s going on with my validator? · Seeking advice on Ethereum storage methods (Multisig vs. Current Setup) · Am I being scammed
    7
  • News
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Eth Docker 26.7.2: Nimbus Unified support, devnet support
    2. Ethereal news weekly #33 | Ethereum 11 years since genesis, pcaversaccio joined EF board, Polar bear selected as Glamsterdam mascot
    3. Ethereal news weekly #38 | Sepolia testnet Glamsterdam upgrade targeting October 6, Privacy Boost V2 live, BuidlGuidl Learning Lab Ethereum 101
    #3
    News
    Eth Docker 26.7.2: Nimbus Unified support, devnet support · Ethereal news weekly #33 | Ethereum 11 years since genesis, pcaversaccio joined EF board, Polar bear selected as Glamsterdam mascot · Ethereal news weekly #38 | Sepolia testnet Glamsterdam upgrade targeting October 6, Privacy Boost V2 live, BuidlGuidl Learning Lab Ethereum 101
    4
  • Self-Promotion
    1 post in the past month
    1. hello from nictolabs
    #4
    Self-Promotion
    hello from nictolabs
    1
  • Ideas
    1 post in the past month
    1. One thing I think OBOL is actually solving that deserves more attention
    #5
    Ideas
    One thing I think OBOL is actually solving that deserves more attention
    1

Topics

  • Struggling
    5 posts in the past month
    #1
    Struggling
    5
  • Staking
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Allnodes staking Ethereum safe?
    2. Staking
    #2
    Staking
    Allnodes staking Ethereum safe? · Staking
    4
  • Validator
    4 posts in the past month
    #3
    Validator
    4
  • Etheria
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Etheria: Restart Hyperlinker Anniversary Commission Relive the Anniversary Journey & Claim Celebration Rewards
    2. Etheria: Restart Hyperlinker Anniversary Commission Relive the Anniversary Journey & Claim Celebration Rewards
    3. Etheria: Restart Hyperlinker Anniversary Commission Relive the Anniversary Journey & Claim Celebration Rewards
    #4
    Etheria
    Etheria: Restart Hyperlinker Anniversary Commission Relive the Anniversary Journey & Claim Celebration Rewards · Etheria: Restart Hyperlinker Anniversary Commission Relive the Anniversary Journey & Claim Celebration Rewards · Etheria: Restart Hyperlinker Anniversary Commission Relive the Anniversary Journey & Claim Celebration Rewards
    4
  • Guides
    2 posts in the past month
    #5
    Guides
    2

Product recommendations

  • staking
    13 posts in the past month
    1. best way of stacking apart from solo
    2. Staking top tips for best practice?
    3. Hey I’m thinking about staking 32 eth but I have little to no tech capabilities to run my own node. What is my best option?
    #1
    staking
    best way of stacking apart from solo · Staking top tips for best practice? · Hey I’m thinking about staking 32 eth but I have little to no tech capabilities to run my own node. What is my best option?
    13
  • validator
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Validator key best practice noob questions
    2. Best Validator-as-Servicer Provider
    3. For those looking to spin up a new validator, is allnodes the best "least effort" way to stake? Are there other alternatives?
    #2
    validator
    Validator key best practice noob questions · Best Validator-as-Servicer Provider · For those looking to spin up a new validator, is allnodes the best "least effort" way to stake? Are there other alternatives?
    10
  • node
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Best website to host an ethereum node?
    2. I’m unable to run a node. Where is the best place to stake?
    3. Security best practices for node running in Proxmox server
    #3
    node
    Best website to host an ethereum node? · I’m unable to run a node. Where is the best place to stake? · Security best practices for node running in Proxmox server
    10
  • hardware
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Hell of a deal on one of the best 4tb NVME drives for staking! 4TB SN850X for $299!
    2. HW Upgrade from 1TB to 2TB Ubuntu with SW RAID 1, best practice
    3. Best value for money 4TB SSD NVMe compatible with validator
    #4
    hardware
    Hell of a deal on one of the best 4tb NVME drives for staking! 4TB SN850X for $299! · HW Upgrade from 1TB to 2TB Ubuntu with SW RAID 1, best practice · Best value for money 4TB SSD NVMe compatible with validator
    7
  • staking service
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Can anyone recommend a good platform to stake ETH on BSC
    2. Does anyone recommend a staking pool?
    3. Which staking service do you recommend?
    #5
    staking service
    Can anyone recommend a good platform to stake ETH on BSC · Does anyone recommend a staking pool? · Which staking service do you recommend?
    6
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/ethstaker for?
Best for Crypto Investors and DeFi and Ethereum enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/ethstaker free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/ethstaker have?
Roughly 62K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/ethstaker on?
r/ethstaker runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/ethstaker cover?
On the Hive Index, r/ethstaker is organized under Crypto Investors, DeFi, Ethereum.
How do I join r/ethstaker?
You can join r/ethstaker by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Crypto communities like?
One of the larger topic areas on the site, with communities covering trading, DeFi, NFTs, specific chains, and the broader Web3 ecosystem. Discord dominates, with massive project-specific servers alongside general crypto communities for news, analysis, and signal sharing. Range of activity from serious traders to casual holders.
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