Introduction

What is StaFi

StaFi is a leading Liquid Staking infrastructure provider and protocol for PoS chains. Its Liquid Staking as a Service (LSaaS) framework enables developers to create Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) and Liquid Re-staking Tokens (LRTs) across ecosystems like ETH, EVM, BTC, Cosmos, TON, and SOL. By issuing rTokens (e.g., rETH, rMATIC, rBNB), StaFi unlocks the liquidity of staked assets, allowing users to earn staking rewards while retaining the flexibility to engage in DeFi. With support for major blockchains such as Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, BNB Chain, and Cosmos, StaFi bridges liquidity and security in Proof-of-Stake networks.

What is LSaaS

LSaaS is a paradigm shift offering developers a robust framework to build their own Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) and Liquid Re-staking Tokens (LRTs). Compared to Rollup as a Service(RaaS), RaaS projects, like Altlayer, Dymension and Conduit, are primarily concerned with improving blockchain scalability and efficiency through layer 2 solutions.

For a deeper comparison and analysis, you can check out the full article: Read here.

LSaaS Stack

The LSaaS is developed by abstracting technology from current solutions in the LSD industry while integrating cutting-edge innovations to create a decentralized staking network. A single LST accumulates security from the framework validated by existing LSD projects, ensuring upgradability to stay aligned with industry advancements.

The Stack is divided into two parts:

• Standard Stack: Includes essential functions such as staking, unstaking, and reward updates.

• Modular: Provides advanced features beyond the basics, including interoperability and DeFi integration, requiring further development.

The primary objective of this Stack is to simplify staking—allowing users to stake and receive an LST or unstake and retrieve their original tokens easily. Additionally, the framework fosters meaningful DeFi adoption by leveraging the LST Stack.

LSaaS Components:

• ETH LST Stack

• EVM LST Stack

• EigenLayer LRT Stack

• Babylon LST Stack

• Karak LRT Stack

• Cosmos LST Stack

• Solana LST Stack

• TON LST Stack

• rSEI Launches and Incentive

• StaFi AI Agent

• Modular App Store

  • Point Module

  • CCIP Module

  • ZK Module

  • AI Module

  • Everclear Module

  • Blink Module

Detail: https://docs.stafi.io/lsaas/architecture_overview/

LSaaS Ecosystem Grant

Since the launch of LSaaS, StaFi has integrated multiple ecosystems, including ETH, EVM, EigenLayer, Karak, Babylon, and more. Recently, we introduced LSaaS Modularity, a major milestone enabling further expansion. This update allows any third party or developer to submit modules for LSaaS integration, benefiting from co-marketing opportunities and increased adoption.

To foster development and adoption within the LSaaS ecosystem, we propose allocating 1 million FIS from the DAO treasury to support ecosystem growth.

Success Case

Vouch Liquid Staking unlocks PulseChain block rewards without requiring a Validator. The platform connects node operators and PLS stakers, enabling broader participation and yield generation. Users retain liquidity while benefiting from Vouch Liquid Staking.

Developed on the ETH LSD Stack, Vouch was built and launched in just three months and successfully passed a security audit. Here’s what PlseChain community contributor, Jexxa from Vouch, had to say about the significance of vPLS launch :

The Vouch team is thrilled to introduce Liquid Staking to the Pulsechain community, made possible by our collaborative effort with the StaFi team. Achieving a Mainnet launch in mere months is a testament to the dedication and expertise of both teams. This milestone marks the beginning of a promising relationship between the StaFi and Pulsechain communities, and we look forward to exploring new opportunities together.

• Website: https://vouch.run/

• App: https://app.vouch.run/PLS/

• Audit: https://vouch.run/docs/downloads/audits.html

• X : https://x.com/VouchLSD

Apply For the Grant

• Understand the program and its requirements below

• Fork and fill out the Grants Template: https://dao.stafi.io/t/protocol-grant-type-grant-application/232

• Submit your application on our forum: https://dao.stafi.io/c/integration/8

Grant Types

• Building New Projects Based on LSaaS (Like Vouch Based on the ETH LSD Stack): Constructing new projects utilizing LSaaS and achieving a certain level of growth within the corresponding ecosystem.

• New LST/LRT Integration into LSaaS: Integrating new Liquid Staking Tokens (LST) or Liquid Restaking Tokens (LRT) into the LSaaS platform.

Eligibility Requirement

Submission requirements include:

• Grant Proposal Submission: Submit a grant proposal within the time window for each round of grant applications.

• Code and Project Demonstration: If the project already has implemented code or has reached a certain level of development, submit the GitHub link to the code or a project demo.

The proposal should include, but is not limited to, the following content:

• Project Motivation and Specification: Clearly outline the motivation behind the project and the technical specifications or features it aims to deliver.

• Project Milestones: Define key milestones, including deliverables and timelines, that will track the project’s progress.

• Grant Amount and Allocation: Specify the total grant amount requested and detail how the funds will be allocated across various project activities.

Grant Lifecycle

• Grants will be evaluated by the core team and community.

• The core team communicates decisions to applicants and initiates voting.

• The community will vote on the approval of the application: https://voting.opensquare.io/space/stafi

• Milestone completion is closely tracked together with the core team.

About StaFi

StaFi is a leading Liquid Staking infrastructure provider and protocol for PoS chains. Its Liquid Staking as a Service (LSaaS) framework enables developers to create Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) and Liquid Re-staking Tokens (LRTs) across ecosystems like ETH, EVM, BTC, CosmWasm, and SOL. By issuing rTokens (e.g., rETH, rMATIC, rBNB), StaFi unlocks the liquidity of staked assets, allowing users to earn staking rewards while retaining the flexibility to engage in DeFi. With support for major blockchains such as Ethereum, Solana, Polygon, BNB Chain, and Cosmos, StaFi bridges liquidity and security in Proof-of-Stake networks.

Read more about StaFi 2.0.

About LSaaS

LSaaS is a paradigm shift offering developers a robust framework to build their own Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) and Liquid Re-staking Tokens (LRTs). Compared to Rollup as a Service(RaaS), RaaS projects, like Altlayer, Dymension and Conduit, are primarily concerned with improving blockchain scalability and efficiency through layer 2 solutions.

For a deeper comparison and analysis, you can check out the full article: Read here.