It's been a little over a year since Ethereum, the largest smart-contract blockchain, switched out its old energy-intensive proof-of-work (PoW) model, used by blockchains like Bitcoin, for proof-of-stake (PoS). The switch, known as the Merge, introduced "staking," a new way to add and approve a block of transactions to the blockchain. With staking, Ethereum drastically cut the blockchain's environmental impact, but it continues to face a slew of challenges around centralized power, censorship, and potential exploitation from certain intermediaries. CoinDesk's Staking Week looks at the evolution of the staking market through a series of features, op-eds, TV spots, Twitter events and more. Stay tuned throughout this week for content on CoinDesk.com. |
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The State of Staking: 5 Takeaways a Year After Ethereum's Merge |
Ethereum's switch to proof-of-stake fixed some problems, like environmental damage linked to PoW mining. But it raised new issues, including worries about centralization, MEV and censorship, say Margaux Nijkerk and Sam Kessler. |
| How to Stake: 7 Strategies When Starting Out |
It's easy to get carried away with staking on PoS networks like Ethereum. But in the long-term, it pays to be cautious. Pick underlying projects with good prospects, don't over-leverage, and, above all, embrace boredom over quick thrills, says Jeff Wilser. |
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We Need to Reclaim the Narrative on Staking |
Alison Mangiero, executive director the Proof of Stake Alliance (POSA), says confusion around the term "staking" has led to greater regulatory scrutiny. |
| Staking Brings Decentralization Back to DeFi |
DeFi now has a yield-bearing collateral asset that is native to crypto, Ethena Labs Conor Ryder writes for "Staking Week." |
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