# ETH Staking API

This API allows you to interact with the staking process for the Ethereum blockchain. Here's a breakdown of the key functionalities:

The following are the steps for ETH staking/unstaking:

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### **Here are the five steps of the staking process:**

**1. Create Validators:**

* Use the Staking API to create special accounts called validators, up to 100 at once.
* The API provides an unsigned transaction that will deposit ETH to these validators.

**2. Sign Transaction:**

* Use your private key (like a secret password) to approve the unsigned transaction received from the API. **Never share this key with anyone!**
* Code examples for signing can be found on GitHub: \[ <https://github.com/chainupcloud/staking-demo-go/blob/main/examples/signed_tx_deposit_test.go>  ] (see the example TestSignAndBroadcastTx only, do not execute code from unknown sources).

**3. Broadcast Transaction:**

* Two options for broadcasting the signed transaction:
  1. **Manual Broadcast:** Use the provided code for reference, but proceed only if you have technical expertise.
  2. **API Broadcast:** Simplify the process by using the Staking API endpoint `POST /api/v1/validator/broadcast`.

**4. Query Rewards:**

* Track your earnings using the Staking Rewards API.
* Get more information about specific validators using the Staking API endpoint `POST /api/v1/validator/details`.

**5. Exit (Optional):**

* To stop staking with a validator and withdraw your ETH, use the Staking API endpoint `POST /api/v1/validator/exit`.
* Expect a waiting period for funds to become available.