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The State of Staking: 5 Takeaways a Year After Ethereum's Merge

Ethereum’s switch to proof-of-stake fixed some problems, like environmental damage linked to PoW mining. But it raised new issues, including worries about centralization, MEV...

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The Most Pressing Issue on Ethereum is Validator Size Growth

If appetite for staking on Ethereum does not slow meaningfully over the next several months, the size of Ethereum’s validator set could become problematic for the blockchain,...

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EigenLayer CEO Sreeram Kannan. (Bradley Keoun)

EigenLayer’s Sreeram Kannan on the Hot (and Risky) Ethereum Trend of ‘Restaking’

In an exclusive interview, Sreeram Kannan, the founder of EigenLayer and a pioneer behind restaking, discusses his project's goals as a new landscape for restaking emerges.

EigenLayer CEO Sreeram Kannan. (Bradley Keoun)
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How to Stake: 7 Strategies When Starting Out

It’s easy to get carried away with staking on PoS networks like Ethereum. But in the long-term, it pays to be cautious. Pick underlying projects with good prospects, don’t ove...

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Tom Duff Gordon, Vice President International Policy at Coinbase.

Europe’s Crypto Industry Wants Staking Clarity as Regulations Loom

The EU and UK may both be contemplating new rules to cover crypto staking — as regulatory action in Switzerland and Singapore offers a cautionary tale.

Tom Duff Gordon, Vice President International Policy at Coinbase.
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Does Lido Control Too Much Liquid Staking?

The staking powerhouse dominates the market for liquid tokens. Is this a problem? Marin Tvrdić, a protocol relations contributor at Lido, responds.

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How Ethereum Staking Stacks Up in the Proof-of-Stake Landscape

A victim of its own success? The rising number of validators on Ethereum is driving staking rewards down, according to CoinDesk Indices data. But other chains are weak competi...

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Ethereum Mainstay Hudson Jameson on What Makes the Merge Monumental

The network’s transition to proof-of-stake is like changing the engine of a moving car.

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We Need to Reclaim the Narrative on Staking

Alison Mangiero, executive director the Proof of Stake Alliance (POSA), says confusion around the term “staking” has led to greater regulatory scrutiny.

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Staking Brings Decentralization Back to DeFi

DeFi now has a yield-bearing collateral asset that is native to crypto, Ethena Labs Conor Ryder writes for "Staking Week."

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Ethereum 'Restaking' Takes Shape as Next Big Trend in Blockchain Security

EigenLayer’s platform for "restaking" is designed to extend Ethereum’s pooled security from ETH stakers to other blockchain systems – a way for developers to bootstrap new net...

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Top Questions About Proof-of-Stake and Staking Answered

Ethereum's move away from proof-of-work has many people asking how to get involved in staking and how it works. We have answers.

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The Most Pressing Issue on Ethereum is Validator Size Growth

If appetite for staking on Ethereum does not slow meaningfully over the next several months, the size of Ethereum’s validator set could become problematic for the blockchain,...

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Where Liquid Staking Meets Tokenization

The crypto industry is changing rapidly, and liquid staking stands at the forefront of this transformation.

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Opposing Centralization in Ethereum Staking

Nixo.eth argues that dominant decentralized staking provider Lido is exploiting a flaw in Ethereum that threatens some of the industry's core values.

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Using Proof-of-Stake for a Decentralized Credit Bureau

Cryptoeconomics, when it works, creates a hothouse environment to improve legacy financial tools like credit assessments, leading to real consumer and economic gains.

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Ethereum Staking Surges to 7.4M ETH and Counting

BitGo COO Chen Fang writes reward-bearing staked ether is a cushion during market drops, but developers need to solve problems caused by the growing number of validators.

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ETH Staking Has a Bright Future, Despite Regulatory Uncertainty

The SEC’s incoherent approach to the market is having a chilling effect on compliant and regulated investors. But there are workarounds that give investors greater comfort, sa...

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Staking Risks Are Vastly Misunderstood

There is a difference between staking and "staking," a poor facsimile that obscures the risks of one of crypto's lowest risk activities.

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Ending the Staking Trade-Off Can Save DeFi Communities

The reasons for anemic participation rates in many DAOs vary. Can staking breath life (and capital) into the sector?

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How Staking Rates Can Drive the Crypto Economy Forward

Standardized staking rates will play a crucial role in creating new financial products, Christopher Perkins writes for "Staking Week."

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Gary Gensler Is Wrong About Proof-of-Stake Tokens

The Securities Exchange Commission Chair said the "investing public" may expect a return from staking. Polymesh's Graeme Moore argues that doesn't make these cryptocurrencies...

Securities Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has a skewed view of what constitutes an investment contract, Polymesh's Graeme Moore writes. (SEC, modified by CoinDesk)
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has been poised to propose major tax rules for crypto. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

IRS Proposed Rule on Digital Asset Broker Reporting Could Kill Crypto in America

The proposal creates unworkable requirements for decentralized finance in the U.S. and serves as an important cautionary tale.

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has been poised to propose major tax rules for crypto. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
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Ethereum Staking in 2023: A Year of Growth and Transformation

Ethereum staking saw strong demand from institutions following the Merge. Even if the adoption rate slows down in a few months, its future looks promising, say Vivek Chauhan...

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How Much Does the First Mover Advantage Matter for Crypto Staking?

Platforms like Lido and Rocket Pool are staking market trailblazers, but a truly decentralized crypto ecosystem will require cooperation not just competition.

The first mover advantage matters for platforms like Lido, but crypto's longterm viability will require to shake up the staking market. (Papafox/Pixabay)
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Staking Brings Decentralization Back to DeFi

DeFi now has a yield-bearing collateral asset that is native to crypto, Ethena Labs Conor Ryder writes for "Staking Week."

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