Staking Pool
A service that combines the funds of many small holders to run a validator node and share staking rewards proportionally. Staking pools let users with smaller amounts participate in staking without running their own infrastructure.
Mike Starr
Founder, CryptoWizardTools · M.S. Organizational Management
Last reviewed: August 2026
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