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Consensus Magazine

How Ethereum Staking Stacks Up in the Proof-of-Stake Landscape

A victim of its own success? The rising number of validators on Ethereum is driving staking rewards down, according to CoinDesk Indices data. But other chains are weak competition, accounting for token supply inflation and real yields.

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Opinion

ETH Staking Has a Bright Future, Despite Regulatory Uncertainty

The SEC’s incoherent approach to the market is having a chilling effect on compliant and regulated investors. But there are workarounds that give investors greater comfort, says Jason Hall, CEO of Methodic Capital.

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Finance

Five Reasons Why the World Needs a Standardized Ethereum Staking Rate

An ether (ETH) staking benchmark could attract institutional investors into the Ethereum ecosystem and unlock a new wave of innovation.

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Markets

With All Eyes on a Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval, Don’t Sleep on ETH (or ETHE)

There’s a better trade than buying Grayscale’s GBTC if you’re optimistic the SEC will approve crypto ETFs.

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Opinion

Staking Risks Are Vastly Misunderstood

There is a difference between staking and "staking," a poor facsimile that obscures the risks of one of crypto's lowest risk activities.

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Opinion

Ending the Staking Trade-Off Can Save DeFi Communities

The reasons for anemic participation rates in many DAOs vary. Can staking breath life (and capital) into the sector?

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Opinion

How Staking Rates Can Drive the Crypto Economy Forward

Standardized staking rates will play a crucial role in creating new financial products, Christopher Perkins writes for "Staking Week."

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Opinion

The Barrier to Mainstream Crypto Adoption Isn’t UX — It’s Product-Market Fit

Variant co-founder Li Jin argues that Web3's problems do not end at onboarding.

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Opinion

Gary Gensler Is Wrong About Proof-of-Stake Tokens

The Securities Exchange Commission Chair said the "investing public" may expect a return from staking. Polymesh's Graeme Moore argues that doesn't make these cryptocurrencies securities.

Securities Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has a skewed view of what constitutes an investment contract, Polymesh's Graeme Moore writes. (SEC, modified by CoinDesk)

Opinion

IRS Proposed Rule on Digital Asset Broker Reporting Could Kill Crypto in America

The proposal creates unworkable requirements for decentralized finance in the U.S. and serves as an important cautionary tale.

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