🚀 Lido Proposes Community Staking Module With Voting Deadline Set
#Lido #Ethereum #staking #liquidstaking #communitystakingmodule #CSM #voting #crypto #blockchain
According to Foresight News, Ethereum liquid staking protocol Lido has released a proposal for a community staking module (CSM). The voting on this proposal is set to conclude on October 25 at 00:00 UTC+8. The proposal aims to introduce the CSM and upgrade the staking router to enhance compatibility with the CSM and future modules.#Lido #Ethereum #staking #liquidstaking #communitystakingmodule #CSM #voting #crypto #blockchain
🚀 Cardano Founder Addresses Misconceptions About Network's Security Model
#Cardano #CharlesHoskinson #Ethereum #JustinDrake #Blockchain #SecurityModel #Staking #ConsensusAlgorithm #Ouroboros #ByzantineResistance #ProofOfStake #LiquidStaking #BeamChain #Research #Collaboration #ADA #ETH #BTC
According to U.Today, Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake's recent comments about the Cardano network have sparked a response from Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson. Drake's remarks were made during an appearance on the Paul Barron Network show, where he discussed the proposed Beam Chain upgrade aimed at enhancing Ethereum’s consensus layer with faster finality and zero-knowledge proof integration. The discussion raised questions about whether liquid staking poses an immediate threat to Ethereum and if Cardano's staking mechanism is superior.
Hoskinson addressed these misconceptions in a recent post, emphasizing the robust security model of Cardano, which draws inspiration from Bitcoin's design. He expressed surprise at the lack of engagement from Ethereum's scientists with Cardano's research, noting that this has led to misunderstandings about Cardano's capabilities. Hoskinson highlighted that Cardano's approach does not require slashing and benefits from 50% Byzantine resistance, unlike classical Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT) protocols. He questioned Drake's understanding of the Nakamoto consensus and Ouroboros, Cardano's consensus algorithm.
The discussion on social media further clarified the misconceptions, with users pointing out that Cardano never finalizes two conflicting checkpoints. While theoretically, discrepancies can be resolved within 36 hours, they are typically settled in just 40 seconds. This clarification aligns with Hoskinson's long-standing argument that Cardano's network does not require slashing, a mechanism used in Proof of Stake (PoS) networks like Ethereum to penalize validators for infractions such as double signing or invalid transactions. The ongoing dialogue highlights the need for better understanding and engagement between different blockchain communities to avoid misconceptions and foster collaboration.#Cardano #CharlesHoskinson #Ethereum #JustinDrake #Blockchain #SecurityModel #Staking #ConsensusAlgorithm #Ouroboros #ByzantineResistance #ProofOfStake #LiquidStaking #BeamChain #Research #Collaboration #ADA #ETH #BTC
🚀 Solana Validators See Surge In Revenue Through Jito Protocol
#Solana #JitoProtocol #Validators #Revenue #LiquidStaking #MEV #TransactionFees #Cryptocurrency #Blockchain #KairosResearch #SOL #ETH
According to PANews, a report by Kairos Research on December 26 reveals that Solana's liquid staking protocol, Jito, generated over $100 million in monthly revenue through priority fees and tips in November and December. Kairos Research indicates that in 2024, Jito's validators experienced an average monthly tip income growth of 32%, peaking at approximately $210 million in November. This increase in tip revenue highlights the growing popularity of the Solana network and suggests that validators are earning more by prioritizing certain transactions, a practice known as Maximum Extractable Value (MEV).
In 2024, Solana validators surpassed Ethereum in revenue earned from MEV for the first time. Concurrently, data from Dune Analytics shows that Solana network transaction fees rose from around 60,000 Solana tokens daily in January to over 150,000 by October. As of December 26, Jito Labs reports that over 93% of Solana validators utilize Jito's software to maximize income from block construction.#Solana #JitoProtocol #Validators #Revenue #LiquidStaking #MEV #TransactionFees #Cryptocurrency #Blockchain #KairosResearch #SOL #ETH
🚀 🔥 Binance Wallet Bedrock TGE Surpasses Fundraising Target by 54x, Raising 110,525 BNB 🔥
#Binance #Wallet #Bedrock #TGE #Fundraising #BNB #PancakeSwap #LiquidStaking #Crypto
Binance Wallet’s exclusive Token Generation Event (TGE) for Bedrock, a multi-asset liquid staking protocol, has significantly outperformed expectations, raising 110,525 BNB— 54 times the original goal of 2,018.53 BNB within just 50 minutes.Key HighlightsEvent Partners: Binance Wallet & PancakeSwapTarget Fundraising Amount: 2,018.53 BNBTotal Raised: 110,525 BNBOversubscription: 54x in 50 minutes#Binance #Wallet #Bedrock #TGE #Fundraising #BNB #PancakeSwap #LiquidStaking #Crypto
🚀 Nostra Halts Borrowing for Liquid Staking Tokens Amid Price Feed Issue
#Nostra #Starknet #DeFi #LendingProtocol #LiquidStaking #xSTRK #sSTRK #PriceFeed #Cryptocurrency #Ethereum #STRK
According to Cointelegraph, Nostra, a lending protocol on Starknet, has temporarily suspended borrowing for two liquid staking tokens due to a critical issue with its price feeds. On March 24, Nostra identified errors in its price feed that inflated the reported prices of xSTRK and sSTRK, two liquid staking derivatives of Starknet's native STRK token, to nearly three times their actual value. This discrepancy could have led to unnecessary liquidations of otherwise secure positions, potentially affecting users with healthy positions.
In response to the issue, Nostra has disabled further borrowing against xSTRK and sSTRK collateral deposits. The protocol has advised users with existing deposits of these tokens to withdraw their collateral immediately. Nostra acknowledged the absence of a secondary oracle to support these assets, which limits their ability to prevent similar incidents in the future. The protocol emphasized its commitment to safeguarding user funds, stating that without a fallback oracle, the risks outweigh the benefits.
Starknet, a layer-2 scaling chain of Ethereum secured by zero-knowledge proofs, launched its mainnet in late 2021. It currently has a total value locked (TVL) of approximately $575 million, according to data from L2Beat. Nostra, one of the larger DeFi projects on Starknet, has a TVL of around $55 million. The protocol allows users to post collateral in one token to borrow another, with popular collateral options including Ether, STRK, and stablecoins like USDC and Tether.
STRK is designed to be staked in exchange for a portion of the network's fee revenues. The liquid staking tokens xSTRK and sSTRK are issued by independent DeFi protocols Endur and Nimbura, respectively. Nostra's recent actions highlight the challenges faced by DeFi protocols in maintaining accurate price feeds and the importance of having robust systems in place to protect user assets.#Nostra #Starknet #DeFi #LendingProtocol #LiquidStaking #xSTRK #sSTRK #PriceFeed #Cryptocurrency #Ethereum #STRK
🚀 Stride's AI Agent Echos to Cease Operations on May 1
#Stride #Echos #AIagent #liquidstaking #Cosmos #shutdown #withdrawal #cryptocurrency #ATOM
According to Foresight News, the AI agent Echos, developed by the Cosmos ecosystem's liquid staking protocol Stride, will shut down on May 1. The announcement highlighted that Echos has been in an experimental phase, but unfortunately, it has experienced low adoption rates. Additionally, the overall AI agent market has significantly contracted. Users are advised to withdraw their funds before the permanent closure on May 1.#Stride #Echos #AIagent #liquidstaking #Cosmos #shutdown #withdrawal #cryptocurrency #ATOM
🚀 Binance Announces StakeStone (STO) Listing With Retroactive Airdrops for BNB Holders
#Binance #StakeStone #STO #Airdrop #BNB #Crypto #TokenListing #LiquidStaking #Trading #Blockchain #FDUSD
Binance has announced that it will list StakeStone (STO), a liquid staking protocol token, on its spot trading platform, following its inclusion in the 17th round of HODLer Airdrops.According to the announcement published on May 2, eligible users who subscribed BNB to Simple Earn (Flexible and/or Locked) and On-Chain Yield products between April 27 and April 29, 2025, will receive STO airdrops. The token is scheduled to begin trading at 16:00 UTC on May 2, with trading pairs including STO/USDT, STO/USDC, STO/BNB, STO/FDUSD, and STO/TRY.Token Details and Listing StructureToken Name: StakeStone (STO)Genesis Token Supply: 1,000,000,000Circulating Supply at Listing: 225,333,333 STOAirdrop Allocation: 15,000,000 STO (1.5% of max supply)Blockchain Networks: BNB Smart Chain, EthereumBNB Chain Contract: 0xdAf1695c41327b61B9b9965Ac6A5843A3198cf07Ethereum Contract: 0x1D88713b483A8E45cfF0e5CD7c2e15E5Fab4534dThe token currently trades on Binance Alpha Market and will be delisted from Alpha once the spot trading commences. Users can begin depositing STO two hours prior to the official spot listing.Airdrop Mechanics and BNB Subscription CriteriaThe HODLer Airdrops program allocates tokens to BNB holders based on snapshots taken during the eligibility window. Binance indicated that snapshots are captured multiple times per hour to compute users' average balances in Simple Earn and On-Chain Yields. Distribution of the STO airdrop is expected to occur at least one hour before spot trading opens.To ensure wide distribution, a BNB holding hard cap applies: individual user participation is limited to a maximum of 4% of the total eligible BNB holding pool.An additional 15 million STO tokens (1.5% of the max supply) will be reserved for marketing campaigns beginning three months post-listing.#Binance #StakeStone #STO #Airdrop #BNB #Crypto #TokenListing #LiquidStaking #Trading #Blockchain #FDUSD
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🚀 Solana's Stablecoin Supply and TVL Surge in 2025
#Solana #Stablecoin #DeFi #USDC #TVL #Cryptocurrency #SOL #Bullish #LiquidStaking #DEX #MarketShare #CryptoAnalysis
According to Cointelegraph, Solana's stablecoin supply has experienced a significant increase in 2025, rising by 156% to surpass $13 billion, marking a new all-time high. This surge underscores Solana's growing influence in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem, where stablecoins play a crucial role in driving liquidity and increasing demand for Solana's native token, SOL. Circle's USDC remains the preferred stablecoin for Solana users, holding a 77% market share. Historically, increased stablecoin inflows have been associated with price rallies, as evidenced by a 230% rise in SOL's price between December 2023 and August 2024, which coincided with a 160% increase in stablecoin inflows.
Solana's total value locked (TVL) has also seen a notable rise, growing from $6.1 billion on April 9 to $7.65 billion by May 6, reflecting a 25% increase in less than a month. This growth positions Solana as the second-largest blockchain in terms of TVL and the leader in decentralized exchange (DEX) volumes. The network's daily transaction count has increased by 25% over the past month, reaching 57.77 million transactions. Solana commands a 27.7% market share in DEX volumes, surpassing competitors like Ethereum and BNB Chain, which hold 18% each. Positive developments include a 44% increase in deposits on Sanctum, a liquid staking application, and 25% growth on platforms like Jito and Kamino.
The price of SOL has formed a bull flag pattern, a bullish chart setup that suggests potential upward movement. This pattern typically resolves when the price breaks above the upper trendline, potentially pushing SOL's price target to $220, a 53% increase from its current level. Crypto analyst RisHad notes that SOL needs to maintain support between $120 and $130 to enhance the likelihood of reaching $178 and beyond. However, it's important to note that this article does not provide investment advice, and readers should conduct their own research before making any investment decisions.#Solana #Stablecoin #DeFi #USDC #TVL #Cryptocurrency #SOL #Bullish #LiquidStaking #DEX #MarketShare #CryptoAnalysis
🚀 SEC Clarifies Stance on Liquid Staking Activities
#SEC #LiquidStaking #Securities #RegulatoryFramework #ForesightNews
According to Foresight News, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a statement regarding liquid staking activities. The SEC clarified that these activities are not considered securities. This announcement provides clarity for participants in the liquid staking sector, ensuring that such activities do not fall under the regulatory framework typically applied to securities.#SEC #LiquidStaking #Securities #RegulatoryFramework #ForesightNews
🚀 Concerns Over Crypto Staking Raised Amid Industry Backlash
#Crypto #Staking #SEC #LiquidStaking #Cryptocurrency #Regulation #Blockchain #Policy #Bitcoin #LehmanBrothers
According to PANews, Amanda Fischer, a former chief of staff under ex-SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, expressed concerns on Monday about the potential for a Lehman Brothers-style collapse in the cryptocurrency sector due to liquid staking. Fischer highlighted that the SEC's stance acknowledges the risks of rehypothecation, as liquid staking creates synthetic tokens through intermediaries, allowing assets to be reused and amplifying risks in a decentralized environment. This perspective has been met with strong opposition from the cryptocurrency industry.
Expert Austin Campbell argued that many policymakers still view cryptocurrencies through an outdated lens, emphasizing that regulation should focus on identifying who holds control. Blockchain attorney Kurt Watkins criticized Fischer's interpretation as exaggerated, noting that the SEC's interest lies in specific liquid staking setups. Fischer's comments have also drawn criticism from notable figures in the cryptocurrency field, with some accusing her of being contradictory, misleading the public, or either misunderstanding or intentionally misrepresenting the situation. Fischer is currently affiliated with Better Markets, a policy group known for opposing a U.S. Bitcoin spot ETF.#Crypto #Staking #SEC #LiquidStaking #Cryptocurrency #Regulation #Blockchain #Policy #Bitcoin #LehmanBrothers
🚀 SharpLink Reports Significant Earnings from ETH Staking Strategy
#SharpLink #ETHStaking #Ethereum #PANews #TreasuryStrategy #LiquidStaking #NativeStaking #ETH
According to PANews, SharpLink has reported earnings of 457 ETH from Ethereum staking last week. Since implementing its ETH treasury strategy on June 2, 2025, the company has accumulated a total of 4,272 ETH. The earnings comprise 1,825 ETH from native staking and 2,447 ETH from liquid staking. The company stated that its treasury has been fully deployed in these sources of income, with no additional ETH purchases or buybacks conducted.#SharpLink #ETHStaking #Ethereum #PANews #TreasuryStrategy #LiquidStaking #NativeStaking #ETH
🚀 Solana Blockchain Experiences Significant Decline in Total Value Locked
#Solana #Blockchain #TotalValueLocked #TVL #Decline #Defi #Jito #LiquidStaking #DecentralizedApplications #JupiterDEX #Raydium #SanctumProtocol #SOL #JTO #JUP
According to ChainCatcher, the Solana blockchain has seen a substantial decrease in its total value locked (TVL), dropping from a peak of $13.22 billion on September 14 to $8.67 billion on Wednesday, marking its lowest point in six months. Over the past 30 days, the TVL has consistently remained below $10 billion.
Data from DefiLlama indicates that the decline is primarily driven by Jito's liquid staking, which has decreased by 53% since mid-September. Other major decentralized applications, including Jupiter DEX, Raydium, and Sanctum Protocol, have also experienced declines of 30%, 46%, and 46%, respectively.#Solana #Blockchain #TotalValueLocked #TVL #Decline #Defi #Jito #LiquidStaking #DecentralizedApplications #JupiterDEX #Raydium #SanctumProtocol #SOL #JTO #JUP
🚀 Bitmine and SharpLink's Recent Ethereum Transactions
#Bitmine #SharpLink #Ethereum #ETH #staking #unstaking #liquidstaking #Odaily #OnchainLens
According to Odaily, Onchain Lens monitoring reveals that Bitmine has staked 74,880 ETH this morning, valued at $219.18 million. Meanwhile, SharpLink has unstaked 35,627 ETH from liquid staking, worth $104.4 million.#Bitmine #SharpLink #Ethereum #ETH #staking #unstaking #liquidstaking #Odaily #OnchainLens
🚀 SEC Announces Retirement of Deputy Director Cicely LaMothe
#SEC #CicelyLaMothe #retirement #corporatefinance #compliance #disclosure #crypto #stablecoins #SPAC #liquidstaking #memecoins #cryptoETPs #Rule10b51 #StaffLegalBulletin14M
According to Foresight News, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the upcoming retirement of Cicely LaMothe, the Deputy Director of the Division of Corporation Finance. LaMothe has been instrumental in issuing over 25 new and revised compliance and disclosure interpretations, covering topics such as rebate provisions, de-SPAC transactions, and Rule 10b5-1. She also released Staff Legal Bulletin 14M, providing insights on the applicability of Rule 14a-8, and issued seven staff statements on rapidly evolving crypto-related issues, including liquid staking, stablecoins, mining activities, meme coins, and crypto ETPs.
LaMothe joined the Division of Corporation Finance in 2002 and has held several senior leadership roles, including Director of the Disclosure Review Program, Deputy Director of the Office of Assessment and Continuous Improvement, and Deputy Director of Disclosure Operations. In 2022, she was appointed as the Deputy Director of Disclosure Operations.#SEC #CicelyLaMothe #retirement #corporatefinance #compliance #disclosure #crypto #stablecoins #SPAC #liquidstaking #memecoins #cryptoETPs #Rule10b51 #StaffLegalBulletin14M
🚀 Nasdaq Files for VanEck's JitoSOL ETF Listing with SEC
#Nasdaq #VanEck #JitoSOL #ETF #SEC #Solana #staking #cryptocurrency #liquidstaking #NAV #SOL
Nasdaq has submitted a filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list VanEck's JitoSOL ETF, which features a liquid staking token based on Solana. According to NS3.AI, if the proposal is approved, the staking rewards will be integrated directly into the fund's Net Asset Value (NAV) instead of being distributed separately to investors. This initiative represents a novel method of handling staking rewards within an ETF framework.#Nasdaq #VanEck #JitoSOL #ETF #SEC #Solana #staking #cryptocurrency #liquidstaking #NAV #SOL
🚀 Silo V3 Introduces Insolvency Protection Mechanism for Lending Protocols
#SiloV3 #InsolvencyProtection #LendingProtocols #DecentralizedExchange #DEX #Liquidation #Collateral #LPtokens #LiquidStaking #Restaking #TokenizedStrategies
Silo V3 has unveiled a new insolvency protection mechanism at the protocol level, aimed at enhancing the handling of liquidations when decentralized exchange (DEX) liquidity is limited. According to NS3.AI, this upgrade enables the protocol to absorb pledged collateral into the loan asset at a discount, providing coverage for lenders when external liquidity falls short. Silo highlighted that this design could broaden the scope of eligible collateral to include assets such as structured LP tokens, liquid staking and restaking representations, and time-locked tokenized strategies.#SiloV3 #InsolvencyProtection #LendingProtocols #DecentralizedExchange #DEX #Liquidation #Collateral #LPtokens #LiquidStaking #Restaking #TokenizedStrategies
🚀 CIMG and Bedrock Explore Institutional DeFi Solutions with BTC Liquid Staking Focus
#CIMG #Bedrock #DeFi #Bitcoin #liquidstaking #institutionalDeFi #collaboration #memorandumofunderstanding #NS3AI #partnership #BTC
CIMG has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Bedrock to investigate compliant institutional-grade decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions, with an initial focus on Bitcoin liquid staking. According to NS3.AI, the collaboration between the two entities is contingent upon further negotiations and formal agreements. The memorandum outlines the potential for cooperation, but emphasizes that any partnership will require additional discussions and formalization.#CIMG #Bedrock #DeFi #Bitcoin #liquidstaking #institutionalDeFi #collaboration #memorandumofunderstanding #NS3AI #partnership #BTC
🚀 Lido Executive Highlights Benefits of Liquid Staking for Ethereum Investors
#Lido #Ethereum #LiquidStaking #DeFi #CryptoInvestment #Staking #NS3AI #CryptoFinance #ETH
Lido executive Kean Gilbert emphasized the importance of liquid staking and active management for companies investing in Ethereum. According to NS3.AI, Gilbert explained that liquid staking allows ETH holders to keep their assets staked while simultaneously receiving a token that can be utilized in other decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. This approach, he noted, can help investors achieve better returns compared to simple staking yields.#Lido #Ethereum #LiquidStaking #DeFi #CryptoInvestment #Staking #NS3AI #CryptoFinance #ETH
🚀 Solana Treasury Firm DeFi Development Releases March Operations Report
#Solana #Treasury #DeFi #Development #Nasdaq #MarchReport #SOL #liquidstaking #dfdvSOL #stablecoin #Apyx
Solana Treasury firm DeFi Development, listed on Nasdaq, has released its March operations report. According to Odaily, the company disclosed that by the end of March, it held 2.22 million SOL tokens. The amount of liquid staking tokens, dfdvSOL, increased from 513,000 to over 656,000. Additionally, DeFi Development announced plans to continue its strategic investment in the stablecoin protocol Apyx.#Solana #Treasury #DeFi #Development #Nasdaq #MarchReport #SOL #liquidstaking #dfdvSOL #stablecoin #Apyx