Comparison: Native Staking vs The Rig
Native L2 Staking
- ❌Locked Tokens: Assets are illiquid and cannot be used elsewhere.
- ❌Manual Compounding: Sequencer rewards must be manually claimed and restaked.
- ❌No DeFi Access: Staked FUEL is isolated from DeFi protocols.
The Rig LST
- ✅Liquid stFUEL Token: A DeFi-compatible asset that can be used within the ecosystem to earn additional yield.
- ✅Auto-Compounding: Higher APY (~31%) from daily, automated sequencer reward restaking.
- ✅Shared Slashing Risk: Staked FUEL is diversified across multiple operators.
The Rig's Staking Architecture
Mint stFUEL on L2
Deposit FUEL on Ignition and instantly receive liquid stFUEL tokens representing your position.
Stake via L1
The protocol pools FUEL and stakes it across a distributed network of sequencer operators on Ethereum.
Strengthen Decentralisation
By distributing stake, The Rig enhances the security, censorship-resistance, and uptime of Fuel's decentralised sequencer.
Transitioning Your L2 Stake
Manual Migration (Recommended)
Migrate your stake now to immediately benefit from The Rig's enhanced features. This is a two-step process:
Unstake from Fuel L2
Visit the Fuel L2 staking frontend on Ignition, unstake your FUEL, and wait for the unbonding period to complete.
Stake on The Rig
Once your FUEL is available, visit The Rig dApp, connect your wallet, and deposit your FUEL to receive stFUEL.
Automatic Migration
Alternatively, no action is required. All remaining L2 staked positions will be automatically migrated to The Rig on September 1st, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST.
- • All pre-migration sequencer rewards are preserved.
- • Your stake's value will be converted to an equivalent value of stFUEL based on the exchange rate at the time of migration.
Key Protocol Details
Withdrawal Availability
Direct withdrawals from The Rig are in development (Target: Q3 2025).
Immediate Liquidity: stFUEL can be swapped for FUEL or USDC on Mira DEX at any time.
Protocol Security
The protocol has been audited by Oak Security. Staking is permissionless with no minimum deposit required.
Further Information & Support
Begin Staking on The Rig
Access The Rig dApp to stake your FUEL and start earning sequencer rewards.