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Create Your Vault

Now that you know what operating a Vault involves, let's create one.

Creating a Vault is done via the StakeWise UI and takes just a few minutes. If you're not sure about the exact parameters for your Vault, reach out to the StakeWise team for personalized guidance. Once your Vault is created, you can set up the validator infrastructure and launch the Operator Service to begin your operator journey.

Getting Started​

  1. Navigate to the StakeWise App ↗ and go to the Operate page
  2. Click the Create Vault button to begin the setup process

Step 1: Configure Vault Parameters​

IconPermanent Settings

Most of these settings cannot be changed later. Choose carefully before proceeding.

Configure your Vault parameters:

  • Vault Capacity – Set maximum ETH capacity (default: unlimited ∞). Learn more →
  • Vault Fee – Set the fee percent your Vault will charge from users staking rewards
IconVault Fees Can Be Updated

Set Vault fees → during creation and update later: Settings → Vault fee → Edit → Save.

  • Vault Token – Enable tradeable ERC-20 token (requires name & symbol)
  • Private Vault – Restrict to approved wallets only
  • Block List – Prevent specific addresses from depositing
IconAuthorized Addresses Can Be Updated

Add or remove addresses: Vault access → Add/remove → Save.

Step 2: Block Rewards Destination​

Choose how block rewards are distributed. This is a permanent decision.

Most operators choose Smoothing Pool for stable returns, while Vault Escrow gives you full control but with volatile rewards. See MEV Strategy → for details.

Step 3: Add Branding​

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

IconBranding Can Be Updated

Update branding anytime via your Vault interface: Settings → Branding → Edit → Save.

Step 4: Summary​

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

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! 🎉

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