Buying guideUpdated on How to Buy Lido Staked Ether (STETH): Step-by-Step Guide
To buy Lido Staked Ether on Picnic, you create an account, add funds with Pix and convert your balance into STETH in the app. The quote and the fees are shown on screen before you confirm, and the asset stays in a wallet you control.
- Fund with Pix
- Self-custody with a passkey
- Fees shown before you confirm
How much STETH can you buy?
You don't have to buy a whole unit. Here is what each amount is worth at today's reference price, before fees.
- With $100.0054734STETH
- With $500.027367STETH
- With $1000.054734STETH
- With $5000.27367STETH
How to buy Lido Staked Ether on Picnic, step by step
Four steps, from signing up to STETH in your wallet.
Create your account
Download the app or open it in your browser. Your wallet is created at sign-up and protected by your device's biometrics (a passkey), with no seed phrase to write down.
Add funds with Pix
Top up in Brazilian reais with Pix, straight from the app. The balance shows up in a few minutes.
Search for Lido Staked Ether
In the investments tab, look for Lido Staked Ether or STETH and enter how much you want to buy.
Review and confirm
Check the quote and the fees shown on screen, then confirm. Your STETH balance appears in your wallet, under your control.
What is Lido Staked Ether?
Lido Staked Ether (stETH) is a cryptocurrency token representing staked Ethereum on the Lido protocol. It allows users to participate in Ethereum staking while maintaining liquidity. When you stake ETH through Lido, you receive an equal amount of stETH, which can be used in various decentralized finance applications. stETH tokens are rebased daily to reflect accumulated staking rewards. The protocol is decentralized and non-custodial, prioritizing security and user control. You can buy stETH on the Picnic platform along with many other cryptocurrencies.
Lido Staked Ether (stETH) is a cryptocurrency token that represents staked Ethereum (ETH) on the Lido protocol. It allows users to participate in Ethereum's proof-of-stake system without locking up their ETH for extended periods. When you stake ETH through Lido, you receive an equal amount of stETH, which can be used in various decentralized finance (DeFi) applications for trading, lending, or as collateral. One of the key benefits of stETH is its ability to maintain liquidity while earning staking rewards. The value of stETH is designed to maintain a 1:1 peg with the staked ETH, including accumulated rewards. This means that as your staked ETH earns rewards, the value of your stETH increases proportionally. The token is rebased daily to reflect these earnings, ensuring that holders benefit from staking without sacrificing flexibility. Lido operates as a non-custodial, decentralized staking service, utilizing over 200 node operators worldwide to minimize risks. The protocol has undergone extensive security audits and maintains a bug bounty program to ensure the safety of users' funds. While stETH offers many advantages, it's important to be aware of potential risks such as stToken price fluctuations and withdrawal restrictions. You can buy stETH and other cryptocurrencies on the Picnic platform, which offers a wide range of digital assets for trading.
Why buy Lido Staked Ether on Picnic?
You stay in control
The wallet is yours, in self-custody, created at sign-up and protected by a passkey. Picnic is not an exchange: your assets stay under your control.
Fund with Pix
Add Brazilian reais and buy STETH in minutes, with no international wire.
Fees on screen
The quote and the fees are shown before you confirm the purchase, with no surprises.
Buy it, then spend it
The same account comes with an international Visa card, accepted in 180+ countries, with no annual fee and no IOF.
Frequently asked questions
Does Picnic charge fees to buy Lido Staked Ether?
Fees depend on the network used to buy STETH. On some networks the transaction is free, and on the others the fee is always shown on screen before you confirm. No hidden costs: what you see is what you pay.
Is it safe to buy Lido Staked Ether on Picnic?
On Picnic your wallet is in self-custody: you keep control of your assets without relying on an intermediary exchange. Picnic has operated globally since 2021, and the infrastructure behind the product was recognized with a grant from the Ethereum Foundation. As with any digital asset, the price of STETH can move, so invest thoughtfully.
Can I buy just a fraction of STETH?
Yes. You choose the amount to spend and receive the matching quantity of STETH, even if it is a fraction of one unit.
Do I need to understand crypto to buy Lido Staked Ether?
No. Picnic is built to be simple even for beginners: fund with Pix, search for Lido Staked Ether and confirm in a few taps. Your wallet is created automatically and the technical side stays behind the scenes.
How long until STETH reaches my wallet?
After you add funds with Pix and confirm the purchase, your STETH balance usually shows up in your wallet within a few minutes. Exact timing can vary by network.
Can I spend my balance after buying?
Yes. The same account that holds your assets comes with an international Visa card, accepted in 180+ countries, with no annual fee and no IOF. So you can spend your balance day to day, at home or abroad.
Can I buy other assets besides Lido Staked Ether?
Yes. Picnic lists more than 3,000 digital assets. Just search for the one you want and follow the same steps, all in one account.
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Buy Lido Staked EtherThis content is for information only and is not investment advice. Digital assets are volatile and you may lose part of the amount invested.