SoK: Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs)

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2404.00644v1
• Date: Sun, 31 Mar 2024 11:08:12 GMT
• Title: SoK: Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs)
• Authors: Krzysztof Gogol, Yaron Velner, Benjamin Kraner, Claudio Tessone,
• Abstract summary: Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) function as tokenized representations of staked native assets while also accruing staking rewards. We establish a general framework describing the design choices and protocols underlying liquid staking. We compare the top LST implementations, examining their node operator selection, validator operations, and staking rewards distribution models. We empirically analyze LSTs' performance and find that the design choices and market events affect peg stability.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) function as tokenized representations of staked native assets while also accruing staking rewards. They emerged as a preferred method of staking within Proof of Stake (PoS) blockchains, owing to their ease of use and tradability. In this Systematization of Knowledge (SoK), we establish a general framework describing the design choices and protocols underlying liquid staking. We then employ the framework to systematically compare the top LST implementations, examining their node operator selection, validator operations, and staking rewards distribution models. We further discuss security concerns associated with liquid staking, its implications for PoS blockchain security, and Distributed Validator technology (DVT) as a potential solution. Finally, we empirically analyze LSTs' performance and find that the design choices and market events affect peg stability; particularly, LSTs with centralized governance and operations are more efficient in tracking staking rewards.

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