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The State of DeFi RWAs in Q4 2023

DeFi Education • 479 implied HN points • 04 Nov 23
đź”® Crypto DeFi Staking Investment
  1. 1. People in crypto are focused on finding ways to earn more money, especially through yield. They're looking for profitable options.
  2. 2. Users on Ethereum pay fees that turn into rewards for staking, which is a key part of the earning process.
  3. 3. Investing stablecoin money in things like US treasuries can provide stable returns, showing the importance of traditional finance in decentralized finance.

Staking Ethereum and Safe Wallets

DeFi Education • 659 implied HN points • 28 Jun 23
đź”® Crypto Blockchain Wallets Staking DeFi Security
  1. Using hardware wallets like Trezor is recommended for better security. Metamask is also a good software wallet, but be cautious with privacy.
  2. Solo staking is the best option if you have the technical skills and resources. It offers full control and rewards, but requires a lot of maintenance.
  3. If you prefer not to manage everything yourself, consider pooled staking services like Rocket Pool. They can simplify the process but come with some extra risks.

Demystifying Liquid Staking Derivatives

DeFi Education • 919 implied HN points • 17 Jan 23
đź”® Crypto Blockchain DeFi Staking Tokens Investment
  1. Liquid Staking Derivatives (LSDs) allow users to trade tokens that represent staked ETH, giving them easier access to their funds without waiting for upgrades.
  2. Staking directly as a validator helps keep Ethereum decentralized and users can earn yield, but it requires technical skills and a minimum of 32 ETH.
  3. Using a staking service adds risks, so it's safer to stake directly if possible, but many users may choose LSDs for convenience.

Where Whales Went to Work in H2 2023

David’s Substack • 58 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
đź”® Crypto DeFi Staking Protocols
  1. Free markets can lead to global optimizations but leave local economies vulnerable to shifts in market winds
  2. Maker's sDAI offered attractive yields by backing DAI with off-chain assets and partnering with treasury bills
  3. New projects like Blast and Mantle quickly gained TVL through innovative strategies and partnerships in the crypto market
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The After-Effects of Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade

Coin Metrics' State of the Network • 0 implied HN points • 27 May 25
đź”® Crypto Blockchain Ethereum Staking Layer 2 DeFi
  1. The Pectra upgrade for Ethereum increased the maximum balance a validator can hold, allowing for better rewards and encouraging the consolidation of multiple validators into one.
  2. The upgrade also doubled the available blob space, which improves how Layer-2 solutions can operate, making transactions cheaper and faster for users.
  3. Early results show that more blobs are being used, and transaction counts have significantly increased, but there's still potential for even more growth in usage.

$APRS Token Sale: How to Participate

Ronin’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 11 Mar 24
đź”® Crypto Staking Marketplace
  1. Prepare early for the $APRS token sale by staking wRON and meeting KYC requirements well in advance to avoid last-minute issues.
  2. The $APRS token sale involves three main phases: Staking Period, Purchase Period, and Claim Period, each with specific steps to follow.
  3. Following the steps outlined for the token sale, such as wrapping RON, purchasing $APRS tokens, and claiming them, ensures a smooth participation process.

The problem with Numerai’s Erasure protocol

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 05 Oct 18
đź•ą Technology Blockchain Cryptocurrency Predictions Quality Staking
  1. Quality of predictions can be a challenge to assess before the fact, leading to market issues.
  2. Flooding the market with predictions can be avoided by having predictors earn reputations and stake their predictions.
  3. The mechanism of using staking and griefing in prediction markets may not effectively deter bad predictions and flooding, suggesting the need for alternative strategies.

Understanding Staking Yields and Economics on Ethereum & Solana

Coin Metrics' State of the Network • 0 implied HN points • 03 Dec 24
đź”® Crypto Blockchain Staking Economics Finance Technology
  1. Ethereum has about 34.4 million ETH staked, making up 28% of its total supply, while Solana has a higher staking ratio at 51% with 297 million SOL staked. This shows that more people are willing to stake their SOL due to easier entry requirements.
  2. Ethereum has more validators, about 1.07 million, compared to Solana's 5,048 validators. However, Solana engages over 1.21 million delegators, showing a lot of participation despite fewer validators.
  3. The staking yields differ significantly: Ethereum offers around 3.08% yield, while Solana offers a much higher yield of 11.5%. The differences come from their inflation models and reward structures for validators versus delegators.