Bitmine Adds 5,760 Ether to Staking Holdings, Onchain Lens Says

According to Onchain Lens, the company staked about $11.9 million in Ether, lifting its cumulative staked holdings to 4.7187 million ETH valued at roughly $9.76 billion.

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Summary

Bitmine staked 5,760 ETH in a transaction valued at about $11.9 million, according to Onchain Lens (blockchain data tracking service). The move brought Bitmine’s cumulative staked holdings to 4.7187 million ETH, worth approximately $9.76 billion based on the figures cited. Staking (locking crypto to earn rewards) is a common blockchain mechanism in Ethereum that allows holders to commit tokens to support network operations while potentially earning yield.

Terms & Concepts
  • Staking: Locking cryptocurrency to help validate blockchain activity and, in return, potentially earn rewards.
  • ETH: The native token of Ethereum, used to pay network fees and participate in staking.
  • Onchain Lens: A blockchain data tracking service that reports wallet activity and onchain transactions.