EigenLayer sees over 12,000 queued withdrawals. How far will TVL fall?
Mass withdrawals started on April 29, after EigenLayer’s decision to ban U.S. and Canada-based participants from its upcoming airdrop. Go to Source
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Fear of Impermanent Loss: Though ‘Overstated,’ It Has Impacted Participation in Liquidity Pools, Says Mehdi Lebbar
Although decentralized finance (defi) continues to evolve, it is being perceived as the domain of a select few, Mehdi Lebbar, the co-founder of the investment platform Exponential, says. However, he argues that defi protocols can alter this perception by emphasizing user education. Lebbar contends that regular educational newsletters, explainer videos, and social media posts can … Read more
Karak has ‘good chance’ of becoming next EigenLayer after EIGEN airdrop disappointment
EigenLayer’s decision to ban U.S. and Canada-based airdrop participants could lead to a mass exodus to other restaking protocols. So will Karak become the next EigenLayer? Go to Source
Lido Finance hits 1M validators, fueling the growth of DeFi
Lido, the largest liquid staking protocol, controls over 28.5% of all staked Ether, as liquid staking remains the largest DeFi protocol category. Go to Source
BNB Announces Native Liquid Staking Addition in BSC
BNB Chain, one of the largest smart contracts-enabled ecosystems in the crypto environment, has announced the inclusion of native liquid staking in its BSC blockchain. The new feature aims to allow validators to secure the network and maintain the liquidity of its assets while the ecosystem abandons the Beacon chain. BNB Chain Evolves Into a … Read more
Renzo’s ezETH depegs to $688 following end of airdrop farming window
Despite the temporary price depeg, a trader made nearly $400,000 in profit due to the unfortunate incident. Go to Source
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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. … Read more
