SINGAPORE, February 17, 2025 – mETH Protocol, the fourth-largest ETH liquid staking provider and sixth-largest liquid restaking provider with $1.26 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL), today announced the launch of the cmETH Fixed Yield Vault: a new staking option designed to provide predictable and sustainable returns for institutional and retail users. With an additional 2% fixed annual yield on top of Ethereum staking rewards, the institutional-grade staking solution offers a simple and secure alternative for those seeking stable ETH yields without exposure to variable staking incentives.
As Ethereum continues to cement its role in global asset finance, institutional adoption of staking strategies has grown exponentially. The cmETH Fixed Yield Vault is designed to bridge between crypto-native staking solutions and institutional-grade financial instruments, complementing ongoing Mantle Ecosystem initiatives while ensuring that both institutional heavyweights and retail investors can benefit from a secure, low-risk yield structure.
Key Features: cmETH Fixed Yield Vault
- Additional 2% fixed annual yield on top of base Ethereum staking rewards, sustainably backed by Mantle Treasury
- Flexible holding structure: Earn rewards instantly when you deposit, with the freedom to withdraw your funds anytime.
- Fixed yield rewards accumulates continuously and can be claimed any time your rewards balance is greater than 0
Expanding Institutional-Grade Staking Solutions
The cmETH Fixed Yield Vault introduces a structured and transparent approach to Ethereum staking, where institutional investors can prioritize fixed, predictable returns while maintaining control over their assets. With more than 43,000 ETH stakers, mETH Protocol has distributed over $8 million in EIGEN and COOK rewards on top of staking yields – cementing its position as a leader in yield optimization.
Institutional participants benefit from the flexibility to hold $cmETH in their wallets without staking in the Vault, while still earning the 2% fixed yield. Similarly, retail users benefit from a simplified staking option that provides stable and secure ETH yields, eliminating the complexity of managing variable rewards. Participants who stake in the cmETH Fixed Yield Vault forgo staking shares and powder (points) rewards in exchange for guaranteed yield, offering an attractive alternative for those prioritising certainty over speculative rewards.
Jonathan Low, Growth Lead at mETH Protocol, said: “Predictable and secure yields are essential for building trust among institutional and retail participants in DeFi. The launch of the cmETH Fixed Yield Vault showcases mETH Protocol’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions that prioritize reliability and capital efficiency and we believe this launch will set the foundation for a new era of institutional participation in DeFi.”
A Future-Proof Approach to Ethereum Staking
mETH Protocol’s robust ecosystem integrations further enhance the utility and accessibility of its staking solutions. With support from over 30 major platforms, including Pendle, EigenLayer, Compound, and Ethena Labs, and seamless integration with Bybit’s CeDeFi infrastructure, the protocol enables access to diversified yield strategies of up to 9.5% APY. Enhanced by institutional-grade custody solutions and integration with major DeFi platforms, mETH Protocol’s comprehensive infrastructure caters to the needs of sophisticated market participants and demonstrates the platform’s commitment to maximizing value for institutional stakeholders.
Built on the principles of simplicity, scalability, and security, the cmETH Fixed Yield Vault underscores mETH Protocol’s vision to redefine Ethereum staking for a broader and more sophisticated audience. By combining Ethereum staking rewards with guaranteed fixed yields, the new vault aligns with institutional preferences for predictable returns, capital efficiency, and reduced risk exposure.
Following the successful completion of Season 2: Methamorphosis, the upcoming Season 3 will introduce a new $COOK supply distribution to deepen ecosystem involvement, enhance yields, and further reward users’ participation on mETH Protocol.
The future of institutional digital asset management demands infrastructure that delivers both innovation and reliability. With the introduction of the cmETH Fixed Yield Vault, mETH Protocol continues to reinforce its market leader position in Ethereum staking, providing a trusted, scalable, and high-performance solution tailored for institutional participation and retail users worldwide.
About Mantle
Mantle is building the largest sustainable hub for on-chain finance. Through its core products — Mantle Network, mETH Protocol, and 𝑓BTC — Mantle is unlocking the future of finance by blending institutional expertise with the transformative power of blockchain. Anchored by the Mantle Treasury, the largest community-owned treasury in the ecosystem, Mantle ensures robust liquidity and financial stability. With over $4.3 billion in assets, it actively funds core product development and fosters the growth of asset partners, such as Agora AUSD, Ethena USDe, Ondo USDY, and EigenLayer restaking, enhancing sustainable yield, deep liquidity, and financial utility on the Mantle Network.
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