Size and money locked
Lido secures about $23.5 billion in total value locked, dwarfing ether.fi’s roughly $5.6 billion. This makes Lido one of the largest staking providers in the market. Ether.fi’s TVL is still substantial, placing it well within the top tier of staking services.
Activity and fees
Ether.fi processes about $5.4 million in 24‑hour volume, while Lido shows no recorded volume for the same period. Fee revenue follows the same pattern, with ether.fi users paying around $0.4 million in fees daily compared with Lido’s $1.6 million. The higher fees on Lido stem from its larger user base and asset pool.
Networks and reach
Lido operates on five chains including Ethereum, Solana, Terra, Moonriver and Moonbeam. Ether.fi spans six networks such as Base, OP Mainnet, Arbitrum, Scroll, Ethereum and Berachain. Ether.fi’s broader chain coverage gives it slightly more cross‑chain flexibility.
Who each one suits
Lido is ideal for users who want to stake large amounts of Ethereum or Polygon and earn daily rewards without lock‑ups. Ether.fi appeals to those who prefer a more active experience, leveraging vaults, global transfers and everyday spending while enjoying higher transaction volume across many chains.