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# Permissionless Node Operator

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Ethereum staking ecosystem is mature with multiple protocols and entities providing services, an evaluation of the current state of Ethereum staking highlights some key challenges for solo stakers, such as:

* **High bond requirement of 32 ETH**
* **Low yield**
* **Complex setup**

Not worries! we got you covered. ETHx has been thoughtfully designed to address the key challenges of node operators with smart solutions, such as:

* **Low bond requirement of just 4 ETH**

  Permissionless node operators will be the backbone of ETHx with only 4 ETH required for bonding. Stader did an extensive data analysis in collaboration with SSV on the bond requirement and concluded 4 ETH is sufficient to cover key tail risks that impact staked funds.
* **Higher rewards**

  With ETHx's design requiring only a 4 ETH bond, home stakers get commission on a higher user deposit relative to the bond supplied, improving yield.
* **Easy setup**

  Stader node CLI and a TUI based configuration manager makes it easy to run and manage your node.