OKX EEA to launch BETH and OKSOL liquid staking

Starting 16 July 2026, 10:00 UTC, OKX Europe will begin issuing BETH (OKX Staked ETH) and OKSOL (OKX Staked SOL) to represent ETH and SOL staked through OKX in the EEA region.

If you already have ETH or SOL staked with OKX, nothing about your underlying staked position changes. On 16 July 2026, 10:00 UTC, you'll simply receive BETH or OKSOL in your account at a 1:1 ratio, matching the amount you have staked. There's no unstaking, no restaking, and no interruption to the rewards you're earning — you're just now holding a token that represents your staked position, which unlocks certain uses on-platform (see below).

What's changing

• Your existing staked ETH will be represented by BETH; your existing staked SOL will be represented by OKSOL — issued automatically at 1:1, with no action needed from you.

• Your staking rewards continue accruing without interruption. Going forward, ETH and SOL staking rewards are paid out as additional BETH/OKSOL instead of ETH/SOL everyday and every two days respectively. As rewards accrue, you receive more units of BETH/OKSOL, each of which always remains redeemable 1:1 for ETH/SOL.

About BETH and OKSOL

BETH and OKSOL are OKX's in-platform tokens representing ETH and SOL staked through OKX. Each unit of BETH or OKSOL is always redeemable 1:1 for the underlying ETH or SOL. When you stake, you receive BETH or OKSOL at 1:1, and continue to receive the staking rewards generated by the Ethereum and Solana networks — credited to your balance as additional BETH/OKSOL — while your assets remain staked. BETH and OKSOL are recorded in your OKX account.

What you can do with BETH and OKSOL in the EEA region

• Hold and earn

  Staking rewards are credited to your balance as additional BETH/OKSOL periodically while you hold. BETH reward is distributed daily and OKSOL reward is distributed every two days.

• Use as collateral

  BETH and OKSOL can be used as on-platform collateral (a discount applies versus the underlying asset), so you can put your staked position to work without redeeming it. See the discount rate schedule here

• Redeem

  Redeem BETH or OKSOL back to ETH or SOL at 1:1, at any time. Just like with our existing staking services, fast redemption is available up to a daily limit; amounts above that limit are processed through standard on-chain redemption, which is subject to the relevant network's unbonding period and on-chain conditions.

Please note: BETH and OKSOL are in-platform representations of your staked assets only. They are not listed for spot trading and cannot be transferred to other users or withdrawn off the platform.

Key dates

• 16 July 2026, 10:00 UTC — Native ETH and SOL staking (without receipt of BETH/OKSOL) closes to new subscriptions in the EEA region; new staking from this point issues BETH/OKSOL directly.

• 16 July 2026, 10:00 UTC — Existing staked ETH/SOL positions are automatically matched with BETH/OKSOL at 1:1.

What you need to do

Nothing. Your existing staked position will automatically be matched with BETH or OKSOL. You can stake more, use BETH/OKSOL as collateral, or redeem at any time from Grow > On-chain Earn > ETH Staking / SOL Staking.

Risk disclosure

Staking involves risk. The value of BETH, OKSOL and the underlying ETH and SOL is subject to market volatility, and you may lose value. Staked assets are exposed to network and protocol risks, including slashing, which could reduce the amount recoverable. Redemption timing depends on network conditions and the validator unbonding period. There is no guarantee of the return of your principal, and rewards are variable and not guaranteed. Any compensation OKX may provide in exceptional circumstances is discretionary and does not constitute a contractual entitlement. This announcement is for information only and is not investment advice or an offer to buy, sell or hold any digital asset.

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