The Beacon Chain was the first step toward changing the consensus mechanism of Ethereum from Proof of Work to Proof of Stake. With Proof of Stake, validators commit a stake and run software to secure the consensus layer of Ethereum.
More technical users can run their own validator node and stake their own ETH. Codefi Activate worked with the Ethereum Foundation to build the Launchpad app, to provide technical onboarding to the requirements, responsibilities, and risks in becoming an Eth2 validator. Visit the Launch Pad to learn more about becoming a validator on the Beacon Chain.
Another option is to stake your ETH using a staking provider like Codefi Staking. There will be both custodial and non-custodial staking services offered.
To learn more about running your own validators on Ethereum 2.0, visit Codefi Activate or check out My Journey to Becoming a Validator on Ethereum 2.0