Proof of Stake (PoS)

Ethereum Breaks Records: January 2024 Staking Data Unveils Surge to 30 Million ETH

Over 24% of the total Ethereum supply is currently being staked indicating broad acceptance and confidence in network's Proof-of-Stake mechanism.

3 months ago

MetaMask Launches Staking Nodes on Behalf of Users, Albeit at Steep Price

Although the product may be attractive to users without technical abilities, it may not be the best solution out there.

3 months ago

Fantom Cuts Staking Requirements By 90% in Bid to Bolster Security

The minimum staking threshold needed to run a validator has now dropped to 50k FTM.

4 months ago

Vitalik Buterin Proposes Measures to Simplify PoS Design, ETH Surges

Buterin proposes reducing signatures on Ethereum to 8,192 per slot for technical simplification and improved quantum resistance.

4 months ago

EthereumPoW Shifts Gears: Core Team Disbands for Complete Autonomy

The EthereumPoW blockchain is set to maintain PoW as its primary consensus, simultaneously adopting decentralized governance to transform into a…

4 months ago

Ripple’s Partial Win in XRP Case Sparks Alt Rally as PoS Coins Post Impressive Gains

Altcoins previously flagged securities by the SEC witnessed large gains following the court's ruling in the XRP case.

10 months ago

Lido Risk to Ethereum Grows as SEC Targets Exchange Staking Services

The continued crackdown on crypto exchanges and their services in America could potentially increase risks in the Ethereum staking ecosystem.…

11 months ago

Ether (ETH) Stored on Centralized Exchanges Hits 5-Year Low: Data

The amount of staked Ether has surged beyond 21.3 million.

11 months ago

1 Month After Shapella Staked Ether (ETH) Exceeds 20M

Shapella upgrade enabled withdrawals for the first time from the proof-of-stake blockchain.

12 months ago

Lido Launches V2 and Releases Staked Ethereum for Withdrawals

Ethereum liquid staking platform Lido has enabled staked ETH withdrawals as part of its V2 upgrade launch.

12 months ago