Brief

We need a 2,000–3,000 word blog post comparing the top Cardano staking pool options in 2026, written for a smart-but-not-technical audience.

Sections we expect

• What staking actually does (one paragraph max — don't over-explain)
• The metrics that matter: pledge, saturation, fees, uptime, ROA
• A comparison table of 8–10 pools, with our editorial take on each
• "How to pick a pool" decision framework
• Common mistakes (delegating to private/saturated pools, chasing fees, etc.)

Tone

Clear, slightly opinionated, footnoted where claims are non-obvious. No "to the moon" energy.

Deliverables

• Markdown file (so we can publish directly)
• Hero image (1200x630, royalty-free or your own)
• Suggested SEO title + meta description
• Internal links to relevant Cardano docs

What you get from us

• Editorial pass before publish
• Author byline + a backlink to your portfolio
• Access to our pool-data dashboard for the comparison table

We're targeting a publish date 4 weeks out — submit ahead of that for review cycles.