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# Constellation vs Others

## LST Comparison

<table><thead><tr><th width="123">Token</th><th width="236">Fee on Ethereum Rewards</th><th width="161">Pros</th><th>Cons</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>xrETH (NodeSet)</td><td>0%</td><td>No fee, high decentralization</td><td>See <a href="/pages/fBYG2WnuD0HIFwxVnwW0">Risks and Mitigations</a></td></tr><tr><td>osETH</td><td>5%+ (depends on chosen vault,  network average otherwise)</td><td>Slashing protection, some decentralization</td><td>Complex UX, minimum fee  sacrifices decentralization</td></tr><tr><td>stETH</td><td>10%</td><td>High liquidity depth</td><td>Highly centralized, higher fees, no slashing protection</td></tr><tr><td>rETH</td><td>14%</td><td>Slashing protection, high decentralization</td><td>High fee</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Constellation vs Running a Node

Most xrETH depositors can expect similar returns and lower risks compared to running a basic Ethereum node (AKA "solo staking") on your own. In addition, xrETH is a liquid token, which allows for its usage in DeFi, boosting its potential even further.&#x20;

When comparing to other node operation options, the landscape is more complex. Generally, using xrETH as a Constellation Node Operator allows for improved returns and full liquidity, and other solutions are available for users that wishing to maximize returns even at the cost of liquidity or utility.

<table><thead><tr><th>Method</th><th width="186">Estimated Returns*</th><th width="179">Pros</th><th>Cons</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>xrETH<br>(NodeSet)</td><td>100% of solo staking</td><td>Usable in DeFi, which may boost returns dramatically</td><td>See <a href="/pages/fBYG2WnuD0HIFwxVnwW0">Risks and Mitigations</a></td></tr><tr><td>xrETH + Constellation Node Operation<br>(NodeSet)</td><td>121% of solo staking</td><td>Usable in DeFi, which may boost returns dramatically</td><td>See <a href="/pages/fBYG2WnuD0HIFwxVnwW0">Risks and Mitigations</a></td></tr><tr><td>Solo staking</td><td>100% of solo staking</td><td>No SC risk</td><td>Fully locked, must run a node, risk and returns dependent upon individual performance</td></tr><tr><td>Rocket Pool (LEB8)</td><td>ETH: 130-142% of solo staking<br>RPL: ~6% APR</td><td>Higher returns than solo staking</td><td>Fully locked, must run a node, risk and returns dependent upon individual performance</td></tr><tr><td>Lido CSM</td><td>237% of solo staking</td><td>Highest returns</td><td>Fully locked, must run a node, risk and returns dependent upon individual performance<br><br>Limited to 16 ETH</td></tr></tbody></table>

*\*Estimated Returns are sourced from external data and are not guaranteed. NodeSet is not responsible for the creation of or any inaccuracy in this data.*