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# What is Liquid Staking?

Also known as Liquid Staking Derivatives (LSDs)

Liquid staking is the easiest way to earn rewards on your DFI. 

To participate in DeFiChain's validator network, individuals must hold & stake a minimum of 20,000 DFI & run a DeFiChain Masternode in order to receive validator rewards.

Native coins of a PoS chain are deposited with a staking service provider (In our case it is the Masternode Validator) MarbleFi then issues a 'receipt' in the form of a liquid synthetic token which is inherently interest-bearing. This 'receipt' is also known as mDFI (Marble DFI)

MarbleFi helps simplifies the staking process, offering greater flexibility & control. No need to start, operate or manage your own Masternode Validator (s).<br>