Here is a summary of the differences between staking on Meria’s platform and staking on our on-chain validators:
Funds Custody:
Depositing your tokens for staking on the Meria platform means that Meria ensures the custody of your funds.
By delegating your tokens from your personal wallet, you remain in control and responsible for your funds.
Fees:
By staking your tokens on the Meria platform, fees are applied.
By delegating to Meria validators from a personal wallet, you operate from your own wallet, hence transaction fees are your responsibility, and fees on the interests may differ.
Here is a dedicated article on the subject, especially to understand the differences applied to airdrops depending on the staking mode chosen: On-chain staking or on a platform: How to be eligible for airdrops?