The amount of ETH staked on the Ethereum network has crossed the 30 million threshold, representing over 25% of the total circulating supply. The milestone underscores growing confidence in Ethereum’s proof-of-stake consensus mechanism, which transitioned from proof-of-work in 2022. Liquid staking derivatives like Lido’s stETH and Rocket Pool’s rETH have simplified the staking process, allowing users to earn rewards while maintaining liquidity. The validator queue has stabilized after months of congestion, with new validators now able to activate within days rather than weeks. Concerns about centralization persist, with the top three staking providers controlling approximately 55% of all staked ETH.
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