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Ethereum Beacon Chain Staked ETH Surpasses 36 Million

Nearly 30% of Ethereum’s circulating supply is locked in staking, totaling over $118 billion in market value.

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Summary

Over 36 million ETH are now staked on the Ethereum Beacon Chain, representing nearly 30% of the circulating supply with a staking market value exceeding $118 billion. Around 900,000 active validators are participating, and ETH has gained 11% year-to-date.

Terms & Concepts
  • Ethereum Beacon Chain: The coordination and consensus layer for Ethereum’s proof-of-stake system, managing validators and block proposals.
  • Staking: Locking cryptocurrency to support network operations and earn rewards.
  • Validator: A participant in a proof-of-stake blockchain who proposes and verifies blocks in return for rewards.