Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 2,671 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
Staking & Liquid Staking Tokens
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Measured across ChatGPT & Google AI
| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LidoAI's top choice for liquidity, DeFi integration, and overall market leadership. | AI's top choice for liquidity, DeFi integration, and overall market leadership. | 48% |
| 2 |  Rocket PoolConsistently named as the main decentralized liquid staking alternative to Lido. | Consistently named as the main decentralized liquid staking alternative to Lido. | 38% |
| 3 |  EthereumThe go-to recommendation for secure, beginner-friendly staking and low inflation concerns. | The go-to recommendation for secure, beginner-friendly staking and low inflation concerns. | 29% |
| 4 |  SolanaIncreasingly recommended for higher base staking yields compared to Ethereum. | Increasingly recommended for higher base staking yields compared to Ethereum. | 27% |
| 5 |  CosmosFrequently cited for the highest validator rewards, but with acknowledged slashing risks. | Frequently cited for the highest validator rewards, but with acknowledged slashing risks. | 24% |
| 6 |  Jito NetworkA rising star on Solana, praised for delivering higher yields via MEV. | A rising star on Solana, praised for delivering higher yields via MEV. | 23% |
| 7 |  Polkadot | 21% | |
| 8 |  Marinade Finance | 18% | |
| 9 |  AvalancheOften suggested for validators as a good risk-adjusted option with minimal slashing. | Often suggested for validators as a good risk-adjusted option with minimal slashing. | 15% |
| 10 |  Frax | 15% | |
| 11 |  CardanoA top choice for beginners due to its ease of use and no lock-ups. | A top choice for beginners due to its ease of use and no lock-ups. | 15% |
| 12 |  Ether.fi | 14% | |
| 13 |  Coinbase | 11% | |
| 14 |  PendleIdentified as a core LSDfi protocol for tokenizing and trading future yield. | Identified as a core LSDfi protocol for tokenizing and trading future yield. | 10% |
| 15 |  Index CoopThe primary recommendation for users seeking a diversified basket of LSTs. | The primary recommendation for users seeking a diversified basket of LSTs. | 9% |
| 16 |  Ankr | 9% | |
| 17 |  Aave | 8% | |
| 18 |  Eigen Foundation | 8% | |
| 19 |  Bitcoin | 8% | |
| 20 |  Renzo Protocol | 6% | |
| 21 |  Kraken | 5% | |
| 22 |  Curve Finance | 5% | |
| 23 |  Binance | 5% | |
| 24 |  Sanctum | 5% | |
| 25 |  StakeWise | 5% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
bingx.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 28% of analyzed answers.
“A secure but lower-yield staking option.” → “A premier low-inflation or deflationary asset due to its fee-burn mechanism.”
Its recommendations for highest yield declined by early 2026 as
Rose from outside the top 10 in Nov to become a top recommendation by Jan 2026 for high yield.
Gained traction since Dec 2025 as a key protocol for yield tokenization.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solana | 34% | 31% | |
| Rocket Pool | 40% | 26% | |
| Ethereum | 27% | 21% | |
 LIDO | 25% | 23% | |
| Jito Network | 25% | 22% |
The two models disagree most about Bitcoin (ChatGPT #13, Google #20) and Cardano (ChatGPT #12, Google #17).
Lido remains the dominant force in AI responses for liquid staking, consistently cited as the market leader for its deep liquidity and DeFi integration. However, AI recommendations are increasingly highlighting Solana-based protocols like Jito Network as strong competitors for users seeking higher yields and MEV-boosted rewards.
Across 2,671 AI responses, Lido is mentioned most, named in 48% of them, followed by Rocket Pool (38%) and Ethereum (29%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 2,671 AI responses to this market's buyer questions. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is published weekly.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
SolanaCosmosAvalancheAI models consistently name
AI models consistently name
Lido
SolanaEther.fiBrands mentioned
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