sfrxETH pays more than rETH right now: 2.51% vs 1.86% net, a gap of 0.65 percentage points. Both are ETH liquid staking tokens you can sell anytime, so the choice comes down to yield, size (TVL) and which apps accept them.
Side by side
| rETH | sfrxETH | |
|---|---|---|
| Net yield | 1.86% | 2.51% |
| Type | Liquid staking token | Liquid staking token |
| Issuer | Rocket Pool | Frax Ether |
| Total value locked | $1256M | $90M |
| Lockup | None — swap anytime (or redeem via protocol) | None — swap anytime (or redeem via protocol) |
| US availability | All US states | All US states |
| Source | DeFiLlama Yields | DeFiLlama Yields |
| Updated | Oct 22, 2026 | Oct 22, 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is rETH or sfrxETH better?
sfrxETH pays more than rETH right now: 2.51% vs 1.86% net, a gap of 0.65 percentage points. Yields move daily, so check the live numbers on our ETH staking page.
What is the difference between rETH and sfrxETH?
rETH is issued by Rocket Pool; sfrxETH is issued by Frax Ether. Both are ETH liquid staking tokens you can sell anytime, so the choice comes down to yield, size (TVL) and which apps accept them.
Can I switch from rETH to sfrxETH?
Yes. You can swap one for the other on a DEX or exchange that lists both. Swaps can carry a small price difference and network fees.
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