Rocket Pool Stage 2 Launch Gets Filled in Just 45 Seconds After Launch

Decentralized Ethereum 2.0 staking protocol, Rocket Pool stage 2 reached cap in just 45 sec after launch yesterday. Earlier on 9th November stage 1 launched and got filled in just 2 hours. As of now in just two days of operation, Rocket Pool has with 1088 ETH staked, 237 nodes registered across 42 global locations.

Yesterday's stage 2 launch saw 35 node operator minipool slots getting filled out in just 45 seconds and deposit pool limit of 480 ETH was also quickly reached. Rocket Pool protocol has been rolling out progressively in four stages in four week. With two stage already launched and filled, third stage will kick off on November 15.

Rocket Pool was created with intent of removing entry barriers for Ethereum 2.0 stackers. To operate an ETH 2.0 node, one needs to stake atleast 32 ETH ($155,000) and also maintain permanent uptime. With minimum staking requirement being too hive for average user, Rocket Pool was envisaged, allowing staking of as low as 0.01 Eth using beacon chain and no need to maintain staking node infrastructure.

Unlike centralized services like Binance or Coinbase, decentralized pools like Rocket Pool use a trustless implementation of staking protocol, without having access to user's validator keys or withdrawal keys.

Decentralized pools like 'Rocket Pool', will really pave the way for upcoming Ethereum 2.0, by involving more people in a decentralized way. And successful launch of protocol with amazing community response is a very healthy sign for upcoming transition to Ethereum 2.0