Ledger and Chorus One to Boost ETH Staking with MEV Max Integration

Ethereum staking has grown from a niche activity into a foundational element of the blockchain economy, offering users a way to earn passive income while supporting the Ethereum network. As staking matures, so do the expectations of users that seek higher rewards, improved transparency, and user-friendly interfaces. To address these needs, Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, has teamed up with Chorus One, a premier staking infrastructure provider, to bring Chorus One’s MEV Max Vault directly into Ledger Live. The goal of this integration is to  make optimized staking accessible to millions of users. 

With more than 7 million Ledger devices sold worldwide and over 20% of global crypto assets secured under its roof, Ledger is a gateway for many retail and institutional users into the Web3 world. Through the addition of MEV Max — a high-performance, MEV-optimized Ethereum staking solution — Ledger and Chorus One are empowering users to enhance their staking experience without ever leaving the safety of the Ledger Live platform.

The integration of MEV Max into Ledger Live simplifies what has traditionally been a complex process. Users can now stake their ETH directly through the “Earn” and “Discover” sections of Ledger Live, all within a secure, self-custody environment. This feature removes the need for third-party dApps or browser extensions, making staking more approachable and safer for both beginners and advanced users.

MEV Max is a cutting-edge staking vault designed by Chorus One to maximize staking rewards through a combination of research, validator performance optimization, and strategic collaboration with Ethereum block builders. MEV stands for “Miner Extractable Value” and refers to the additional value that can be earned by reordering or including transactions in a block. MEV Max leverages these opportunities to deliver potentially higher yields than traditional staking methods.

Already demonstrating high performance, MEV Max has outpaced average ETH staking APYs, often exceeding the 3.04% to 3.52% range. Notably, in 2024, the vault captured two exceptionally profitable blocks, earning 159.9 and 134 ETH respectively. These results highlight MEV Max’s capacity to turn technical innovation into real-world value for stakers.

The integration of MEV Max in Ledger Live reflects a broader trend: the consolidation of key crypto services into all-in-one platforms that prioritize usability, security, and performance. Historically, users had to navigate fragmented platforms to stake, earn, trade, and explore DeFi opportunities — often exposing themselves to security risks or inefficient workflows. By embedding MEV Max directly into Ledger Live, users can tap into a staking infrastructure that is backed by Chorus One’s extensive experience — supporting over 60 Proof-of-Stake networks including Ethereum, Solana, Avalanche, and Cosmos.