Despite the temporary price depeg, a trader made nearly $400,000 in profit due to the unfortunate incident.
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Solana Developers Deploy Fixes to Mainnet to Address Network Congestion
Solana developers have successfully pushed a series of fixes to address network congestion issues. On April 15, Solana urged validators to update to v1.17.31, a version that changes how certain validators are treated depending on their stake. Further fixes will be shipped in the coming weeks, including a new scheduler that will be disabled by […]Filecoin Staking Protocol Core Team Detained by Chinese Police; $22 Million in FIL Tokens Sent to Unknown Address
STFIL, the Filecoin liquid staking protocol, believes its core technical team is being investigated by the Chinese police. The STFIL team said it also recently detected abnormal and unscheduled upgrades to the protocol. During the core technical team’s detention, FIL tokens worth over $22 million were transferred to an unknown external address. Lawyers Engaged to […]Fidelity Incorporates Staking in Spot Ethereum ETF Offering to Boost Fund’s Income
On March 18, the financial behemoth Fidelity Investments updated its application for a spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) to encompass staking capabilities. The firm, Fidelity, has made it known that the sponsor might “from time to time” opt to “stake a portion of the fund’s assets through one or more trusted staking providers.” Fidelity Updates […]EigenLayer Revolutionizes Staking With Ethereum Protocol
EigenLayer, an Ethereum protocol, is reshaping the landscape of restaking by introducing innovative features that streamline the process for users. Unlike traditional staking methods that require a minimum of 32 ETH, EigenLayer enables users to deposit liquid staking tokens like Lido stETH, Rocket Pool ETH, and Coinbase Wrapped Staked ETH, simplifying the restaking process significantly. EigenLayer is a pioneering protocol on Ethereum that revolutionizes the concept of restaking. Restaking refers to the ability to utilize staked ETH on other protocols, thereby earning protocol fees and rewards while assuming additional slashing risks. This innovative approach… pic.twitter.com/p2EzJGWQwo — Slim Daddy◻️𓃵 ₿ (@felixreads)
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Exploring The Liquid Restaking (LRT) Protocol: A Game-Changer In The ETH Restaking Space
In a recent analysis conducted by DWF Ventures, a comprehensive overview of the Liquid Restaking (LRT) protocol sheds light on its significant impact within the Ethereum restaking ecosystem. The surge in the Ethereum restaking landscape has fueled the growth of Liquid Restaking (LRTs), enabling users to earn yield while optimizing capital efficiency. This innovative approach has garnered substantial attention, leading to a rapid expansion of the vertical. In just the past month, the Total Value Locked (TVL) in LRT protocols has surged by over 8 times, reaching an impressive $3.3 billion. 2/ As ETH restaking space grew, it prompted the
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Ethereum Experiences Price Volatility Amid Sell-Off Reports, Records New Staking High
Despite a slight recovery, Ethereum price has been marked by significant sell-offs in the past 24 hours, with the token currently trading above the $2300 mark. In a notable transaction, a large whale identified as 0x6f6…1723d initiated a sell-off of $WBTC and $ETH amounting to US$7.14 million. The whale withdrew 33.6 WBTC and 2,500 ETH from Aave and Lido, respectively, before selling them on the chain. The proceeds from the sale were then used to repay the loan in Aave. Additionally, recent reports indicate that Cumberland DRW received 1,000 ETH, valued at 2.3 million US dollars, from the Alameda Research
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Web3 protocol Blast reaches $823M TVL despite bugs and controversy
Amid technical challenges and investor scrutiny, Blast’s staking model propels its total value loked to $823 million.
Babylon Chain closes $18M funding for Bitcoin staking
Polychain Capital and Hack VC led the Series A funding round of Babylon Chain, a protocol working on Bitcoin staking for proof-of-stake networks.
Ethereum price drops to a 7-month low as data points to more downside
Eth price is at risk of trading below a key price support and multiple data point point to a bearish outlook for the altcoin’s price.