- The first signature is used to verify your ownership of the wallet and whether the ETH amount within the wallet is sufficient to run the corresponding number of validators. The first signature doesn't generate any gas fees.
- The second signature is to send the staking transaction to the Ethereum network. This transaction takes place on the chain, thus incurring gas fees. Once the Ethereum network confirms this transaction, the staked funds will be identified and confirmed by the validators, completing the staking operation.
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