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mETH vs stETH
Side-by-side Trust Score comparison based on the RWTS Rating methodology. Six dimensions of structural trust, scored independently.
Mantle Staked Ether
mETH
53T3
Trust Score
53
APY
2.57%
TVL
$583.68M
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Lido Staked ETH
stETH
74T3
Trust Score
74
APY
2.24%
TVL
$24.18B
Dimension Comparison
| Dimension | mETH | stETH | Max | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Backing | 9 | 10+1 | 25 | stETH |
| Proof of Reserves | 12 | 20+8 | 20 | stETH |
| Redeemability | 12 | 12 | 15 | Tied |
| Audit & Security | 9 | 15+6 | 15 | stETH |
| Regulatory Standing | 3 | 7+4 | 15 | stETH |
| Track Record | 8 | 10+2 | 10 | stETH |
| Total | 53 | 74 | 100 | stETH+21 |
Key Facts
| Attribute | mETH | stETH |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | T3: Secured DeFi | T3: Secured DeFi |
| Chain | Ethereum | Ethereum |
| Risk Level | Medium | Low |
| Backing | Staked ETH, 1.0976 ETH per mETH, validator set not publicly enumerable | Staked ETH (Ethereum PoS validators) |
| Protocol | mETH Protocol (Mantle) | Lido Finance |
| Lock-up | Roughly 12 hours at current funding levels, longer if the liquid buffer is exhausted | None (liquid, tradeable) — exit via Lido withdrawals queue (~1-5 days) or swap on Curve |
| Audited | Yes | Yes |
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This comparison is based on the RWTS Trust Score framework and is not financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold either asset. Always conduct your own due diligence.