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Create a Meta Vault

A Meta Vault does not run validators. Instead, it delegates assets to other Vaults (sub-vaults) that handle staking. Learn more about Meta Vaults →

Step 1: Select Vault Type​

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Select Meta Vault. You can optionally enable the following:

  • lock Private — restrict deposits to approved wallets only
  • rewards ERC-20 Token — stakers receive a token they can hold in their wallet and transfer to others
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You must check "I understand that the selected vault type cannot be changed later" before proceeding.

Step 2: Configure Vault Parameters​

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Configure your Vault parameters:

  • Vault Capacity – Set maximum ETH capacity (default: unlimited ∞). Learn more →
  • Vault Fee – The fee percent your Vault will charge from users' staking rewards.
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The Vault Fee can be updated after creation. Learn more about fee →

If you enabled the ERC-20 Token in Step 1 →, you will also need to set:

  • Token Name – Your Vault ERC-20 token name (e.g. Vitalik Staked ETH)
  • Token Symbol – Your Vault ERC-20 token symbol (e.g. vstETH)
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All parameters above, except the fee, cannot be changed later. Choose carefully before proceeding.

Step 3: Add Branding​

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Customize your Vault's appearance with name, description, and logo.

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Unlike Vault parameters, you can update branding anytime via your Vault interface: press Settings → Branding → Edit → Save.

Step 4: Summary​

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Review all your settings before final submission. This is your last chance to verify everything is correct, such as name, capacity, fees, and type.

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You must check "I understand the risks of operating the Vault and confirm my configuration choices" before proceeding.

Click Create Vault to submit your configuration and create the Vault.

Step 5: Transaction Confirmation​

Confirm the transaction in your wallet to deploy your Vault. Once the transaction confirms, your Vault is live and visible on the Operate page! 🎉

Step 6: Add Sub-vaults​

To start accepting deposits, connect at least one sub-vault via the StakeWise UI:

  1. Go to the Operate page and open your Meta Vault
  2. Click Sub-vaults
  3. Paste the regular Vault's address or select it from the dropdown
  4. Confirm the transaction in your wallet

A sub-vault must have at least one active validator before it can be added. If your sub-vault is private, you must first whitelist your Meta Vault's contract address in the sub-vault's Settings → Vault access.

To update states and process deposits and exits, set up the process-meta-vaults Operator Service command. See Process Meta Vaults → for details.

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Manage Vault settings – Update branding, adjust fees, and assign roles in Vault Administration →

Reach out to the StakeWise team for Vault verification (better visibility and trust with potential stakers)

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