100,000 active validators. 🎉 Nearly 1 in 10 Ethereum... validators are secured by DVT. A massive thank you to every staker, operator, builder, partner, and contributor making Ethereum more resilient. #SSV100k 🎥 Here's the moment it happened:show more

ETHEREUM DESTROYS COMPETITION WITH 897,000 VALIDATORS According to data... from Chainspect, the Ethereum network boasts more than 897,000 validators, distributed across the globe. This dramatically outpaces practically all other blockchain networks, the biggest of which typically have just a few thousand validators. Both Algorand and Cardano Foundation rank highly in the list but lag well behind $ETH itself. At the same time, however, Ethereum's dominance of DeFi TVL and stablecoin supply has been eroded slightly.show more

1/ $OBOL is now available for Trading & Staking... 🚀 After nearly 5 years of building, Obol Distributed Validators now secure $1B+ across Lido, EtherFi, and other leading protocols and institutions in Ethereum. ...and we are just getting started!show more

🖥️ Running an Ethereum validator just got SIMPLE! Launchnodes'... Staking UI - a powerful new tool that simplifies Ethereum solo staking. Deploy and manage validators in a few clicks and stake ETH with zero friction. Start here:show more

Solana’s active validator count has fallen from 2,100 to... ~800 in the last 3 years. Why? > small-mid size validators are being pruned by Solana since April 2025 > inflation rewards dropping from 6% to 1.5% > SFDP decreased stake matching from 100% to 50%, this will trend to 0% Validators are dying from the burden of their huge operating costs. This is where Toby's OpenMEV comes in. > OpenMEV is the new yield layer > accrues and distributes on-chain rewards to validators and stakers > cuts off malicious MEVs > promotes Good MEVs that makes Solana efficient > makes on-chain activities safer > validators earns more from OpenMEV rewards Staker wins. Validator wins. Solana wins. Toby wins. You are not prepared for the new yield primitive. 😏 OpenMEV.show more

if you'd like to view the monad network itself... in action, visit - 170 validators - 400ms block times - validators in 27 countries, 53 cities - validators ran on consumer grade hardware - zero validators ran by the monad foundation the network is alive.show more

ETHEREUM RESCUE & RESTRUCTURE PLAN: In late 2014 Ethereum... was in trouble. Vitalik Buterin asked Steven Nerayoff to do a full diagnostic assessment and recommendations on how to save Ethereum and restructure it for long term success. Over the early months of 2015 Steven and Vitalik spoke many times. These are five of those conversations that happened to be recorded. Thank you to Altura (Former handle) for their support in bringing this piece of history to life. Available to mint below -show more

Happy 1 year to Masterpiece! This song means so... much to me, and I still can’t believe everything that has happened since it dropped. The most massive sing alongs of any song in the set, and a #1 at active rock. Insane. THANK YOU! Video by Ellie Mitchell.show more

1/🚀 Monumental Achievement Unlocked! We've secured a groundbreaking $3M... in funding, marking a pivotal moment in our journey. A massive thank you to our incredible team and visionary backers for making this possible. Discover our ambitious story and what's unfolding next:show more

Why we need more contributing validators in the space... in my latest opinion article in BeInCrypto, I am diving into why I think we should have more validators with public brands and that are actively contributing to the ecosystem that they are securing. this is what we aim to do with Lunar Labs Capital as an contributing validator to leading ecosystemsshow more

It's here - Avail's Clash of Nodes incentivized testnet... is officially up and running! 🌟 This is a major step towards Mainnet, with a chance for validators, light clients, and everyone to test our network, earn points, and more. Ready for a journey? Here's what's ahead... We’re calling all validators, light client enthusiasts, and blockchain buffs -- Clash of Nodes is your playground. Rack up points, top the leaderboard, and embrace the challenges for a mix of fun and potential perks to come. We’re looking for those who’ll step up to the challenge: • Validators who consistently validate the chain throughout the testing period • Full nodes and light clients who complete challenges to mimic a world full of rollups on Avail • Brave validators and participants who help us simulate disaster scenarios Dive into the Details: Here's a snapshot of the specific challenges that await in Clash of Nodes. 🛡️ Gladiator's Entry: Show your mettle by becoming a block authoring champion. Outlast and outperform, one block at a time. The more you author, the higher you score. ⚖️ Noble Warrior: Uphold the validator's code. Stay active, avoid penalties, and keep your record clean. Honor earns points, while lapses cost you. 🔍 Finding Yourself: Embrace the quest of self-discovery by adding and verifying your identity. Prove who you are and carve your name in the annals of Avail. Each challenge is your chance to shine and shape the future of Avail. Here's the game plan: 1️⃣ The first invites will go to our existing validators from the Kate Testnet. Their unwavering support earns them the vanguard spots. 2️⃣ To the newcomers: Every validator will get their turn as we're setting the stage for 300 in this testnet. 3️⃣ We’ll share more challenges on how anybody of any technical ability can participate. Remember, we're still in test mode. Expect the occasional hiccup during the testing phase. Your insights are essential to building a robust Mainnet - even if that means taking on some big bugs. 🚧 To every blockchain visionary, from validators to app rollup devs, you're the architects of this rollup revolution. We’re excited to see what you build, and how you compete. Read more: 🛠️🚀show more

Google Cloud will operate Cardano and Midnight validators using... the partner chain framework. #Cardano Charles Hoskinsonshow more

1/ Use Ethereum. Experience Solana. The next generation of... Ethereum dApps will be enabled by accessing up to 1000x more computing power. Meet Gear.exe 🧵show more

🚨 BREAKING: ETHEREUM TARGETS ZK-BASED L1 VALIDATION BY 2026... Ethereum Foundation member ladislaus.eth says Ethereum $ETH will shift block validation toward zero-knowledge proofs. The move replaces full transaction re-execution with cryptographic proof verification. Validators would rely on cryptographic proofs rather than replaying transactions. The change is outlined under the L1-zkEVM 2026 roadmap. Ethereum’s first L1-zkEVM workshop is set for Feb. 11, 2026.show more

Happy 10yrs of Ethereum 🎉 here's a graph showing... the interconnected nature of all the EIPs & ERCs that power it 🪐show more

CrossFi Chain EVM Testnet is Now Live #1 Initiative... for validators We’re glad to announce the first Testnet initiative for validators! Supported by CoinList This initiative aims to create a robust and secure network by engaging validators who possess the necessary technical expertise and resources to help ensure the smooth functioning and stability of the EVM Testnet. 🔹Start day: February 20 🔹Duration: 3 months 🔹Goal: Be in the top 64 🔹Prize pool for this initiative: $2.4M in MPX coins ➡️ Join CrossFi Chain EVM Testnet right now: #EVMTestnet #crossfishow more

🎉 Congratulations Ethereum on the successful completion of the... Ethereum Shapella Upgrade! Here's what you need to know: 🔒 Your assets remain safe 😎 No action required from you 🔄 Continue earning rewards or start the unstaking process now Info:show more

Ethereum is ready for AI, and we’re bringing builders... together with live workshops led by colleagues and experts from the Ethereum Foundation and Virtuals Protocol. Official Workshop Schedule (all at 3 PM GMT): • Sep 18 – Why Build on Ethereum (Ethereum Foundation) • Sep 24 – Inside ACP (Virtuals Protocol) • Sep 30 – Bootstrapping Trust & Distribution (ERC-8004) (Ethereum Foundation) • Oct 14 – Hackathon to Funding (Virtuals Protocol) Join the builder group for real-time updates and collaboration: 👉 Build on Ethereum. Launch on Virtuals. $100K in prizes for the most advanced AI agent deployments.show more

Ethereum staking became the bedrock of institutional crypto. The... fastest-growing pool of capital now lives in validators. Introducing the Beacon API. Built for the teams powering the staking economy. Available as an add-on. Contact us for access.show more

1 BILLION TRANSACTIONS AND COUNTING 🏆 SKALE just smashed... through this milestone 20% faster than Ethereum. A massive thank you to everyone building, playing, and transacting on SKALE. This achievement is yours 🤙show more

A new look for the new era of data... movement Over the past 12+ months we've been focused on building out mump2p, our Ethereum data propagation product, onboarding top validators to test it with, and educating our peers on the merits of decentralized coding. Now with the launch of mump2p on Ethereum mainnet firmly in our sights, it feels like the right time to give Optimum's visual identity a refresh-- something to match the sleek, powerful data acceleration network we're deploying. The advent of RLNC powered data movement frees blockchains from the networking bottleneck, so they can perform at the pace demanded by our ever-expanding digital economy. The new era begins soon with data propagation on Ethereum, more chains and use cases to follow. Time to raise the ceiling for blockchains, and do it in style.show more