2026-01-15 07:45:06

Ethereum staking volume hits a new high! Currently, over 36 million ETH are locked in the Ethereum Proof of Stake (PoS) system, accounting for nearly 30% of the circulating supply. At current prices, this value exceeds $118 billion.

What does this figure reflect? On one hand, it indicates that an increasing number of holders are optimistic about Ethereum's long-term prospects and are choosing to earn rewards through staking; on the other hand, it also shows that the PoS mechanism is operating stably and has become a core support of the Ethereum ecosystem. The continuous growth in staking not only enhances network security but also keeps Ethereum ahead in energy efficiency and sustainability. From a market perspective, this innovative mechanism has increased the cost of holding tokens and indirectly influenced liquidity expectations.

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· 3h ago

118 billion USD locked? How bullish does that make ETH look? I also want to stake but always feel like it might drop again someday. 36 million tokens is indeed impressive; it feels like Ethereum is becoming a pension fund. Everyone loves earning yields from staking, but the liquidity concerns are real, brother. PoS stability is stable, but locking up so many coins feels a bit risky. 30% of the supply—are they truly all in or what? The hype around energy efficiency is a bit overblown, but it's definitely much better than before. It's just an excuse; honestly, they just want to lock in the coin price. This round of mechanism innovation is considered successful; I can retire my mining rig.

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BlockchainRetirementHome

· 3h ago

30% of liquidity is locked up, this move is really playing with fire Staking yields are attractive but the exit costs are high, who is the real winner? It's that same "green and environmentally friendly" rhetoric, the data looks good, but can it withstand the next bear market? A $118 billion bet—if something goes wrong, the entire ecosystem might be sacrificed Seeing the scale grow is a good thing, but I care more about when stakers can actually cash out Big players are betting on long-term prospects, should small investors join in or stay on the sidelines? The numbers look great, but is such poor liquidity really healthy?

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