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Coinpaprika 2025-01-21 08:42:22

Ethereum Foundation Weighs Staking to Fund Operations, Says Buterin

Ethereum Foundation Weighs Staking to Fund Operations, Says Buterin

The Ethereum Foundation is considering staking its ETH reserves as a way to cover operational expenses. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently shared insights into this potential move, highlighting past hesitations and ongoing challenges. Historically, the Foundation avoided staking due to two key issues: regulatory risks and concerns over neutrality during contentious hard forks. Buterin noted that regulatory concerns are now less significant , particularly as industry conditions have evolved. However, the second issue remains unresolved. He emphasized that if the Foundation stakes ETH, it could be forced to take sides during any future hard fork, compromising its neutrality. Currently, the Foundation relies on selling ETH tokens and converting them to stablecoins to fund operations and pay contributors. While this method avoids the risks tied to staking, it has drawn criticism from parts of the community, who argue that staking could provide a more sustainable funding model. Despite its potential, Ethereum staking comes with its own challenges. Staking rewards have been declining in recent months , making it less lucrative than before. Additionally, ETH’s market share recently hit a four-year low, and the token has been underperforming even during the current bullish market. Reduced demand and falling prices are putting pressure on the Foundation to explore alternative revenue streams. Buterin addressed the issue on X (formerly Twitter), explaining the Foundation’s cautious stance. “The concerns historically were (1) regulatory, (2) if Ethereum Foundation stakes ourselves, this de-facto forces us to take a position on any future contentious hard fork. The first concern is less than before, but the second one remains. There’s definitely ways to minimize this concern, and we’re recently been exploring them,” he stated. Although there hasn’t been a major Ethereum hard fork in over a year, the risk always exists. If the Foundation stakes its ETH, it may find itself in a position where neutrality is no longer an option during a divisive fork. This remains a significant roadblock to the Foundation’s direct participation in staking. The community, however, has welcomed the transparency with which the Ethereum Foundation is addressing this issue. Many are relieved that leaders like Buterin are openly discussing potential solutions. Should market conditions continue to worsen, staking ETH may become a more viable way to sustain the Foundation’s activities. For now, no definitive decision has been made, and the Foundation continues to evaluate its options. While staking could offer financial benefits, it also raises questions about Ethereum’s governance and the Foundation’s role in maintaining neutrality in the ecosystem.

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