The crypto staking landscape is constantly evolving, with new and remarkable shifts coming to light every now and then. A feature that was once primarily attributed to networks with proof-of-stake consensus mechanisms like Ethereum, developers have now brought staking and restaking to the Bitcoin blockchain. A report by the non-custodial staking services provider P2P.org outlined…
The Solana network is experiencing an increased influx of users and a “break-through moment,” thanks to the introduction of liquid staking on the blockchain. A new report by the leading cryptocurrency exchange, Bybit, stated that Solana’s liquid staking model, especially the exchange-launched liquid-staked SOL, would mobilize masses and accelerate the onboarding of retail users in…
September 13, 2024 at 11:20 AM GST updated: September 13, 2024 at 10:55 AM 2 mins read News Solana’s annual inflation rate is 5%, reducing to 1.5% over 15 years, affecting unstaked $SOL holders’ purchasing power. Staking $SOL offers 8-12% annual returns, offsetting inflation and providing net positive gains for holders. Liquid staking allows $SOL…
Staking cryptocurrencies are a powerful way to get rewards while holding on to your digital assets. But flexibility in plans related to staking is paramount in the process of maximizing earnings and managing risks associated with such investments. This article now puts into perspective the five best platforms to earn competitive rewards. The best platforms…
On Aug. 22, Bitcoin’s onchain transaction fees took off, soaring to more than 1,250 satoshis per virtual byte (sat/vB), which translated to over $105 per transfer at 8:45 a.m. EDT. However, by 9:40 a.m. EDT on Thursday, fees had dropped to 625 sat/vB or $53.26 per transaction. Bitcoin Miners Rejoice as Fees Hit $105 The…
Starknet introduces staking with the first-ever Mainnet vote for STRK holders, set to launch in October 2024. STRK holders will vote on crucial staking mechanisms, including minting processes, during the September 2024 voting period. Starknet, an Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution, has made a momentous announcement that opens a new chapter in its community. The…