Stader Partners with Major DeFi Protocols for Enhanced LST Rewards

**Stader Labs is winding down its BNBx liquid staking token by April 15, 2026.** The platform will ensure an orderly exit process for all BNBx holders at the fully accrued rate. Stader has published detailed timelines and required user actions on their blog. **Key points:** - Final sunset date: April 15, 2026 - All holders can exit at full accrued value - Detailed wind-down process available at [Stader's blog](https://www.staderlabs.com/blogs/sunsetting-bnbx-focusing-stader-on-high-impact-ecosystems/) - Move allows Stader to focus on high-impact ecosystems Users should review the timeline and take necessary actions before the deadline.

Ethereum's **Fusaka upgrade** launches December 3, 2025, bringing foundational improvements to network efficiency. **Key Features:** - **PeerDAS**: Validators sample data pieces instead of downloading everything, reducing bandwidth needs - **Verkle Trees**: Compress data proofs for faster verification without node bloat - **Blob Parameter-Only Forks**: Enable capacity tweaks without full hard forks **Benefits:** - Faster transactions during peak hours - Better Layer 2 rollup support - Lower congestion and predictable fees - Reduced validator data loads This isn't a flashy upgrade but a **foundational one** that makes Ethereum more scalable while maintaining decentralization and security.

**Stader** has launched two critical governance proposals for community voting on Snapshot. The first proposal addresses **SD token buybacks** - should purchased tokens be burned or distributed to holders? The second focuses on **capital efficiency** by reducing the Utility Pool utilization rate from current levels to 4%. This change aims to boost efficiency and move toward zero inflation. Both proposals represent key growth strategies for the staking platform. Community members can participate in the decision-making process through the active Snapshot votes. [Vote on Proposal 1](https://snapshot.box/#/s:staderdao.eth/proposal/0xb9f77b75f6b539a0a28bbf8d0f9b7699638ca3bf02a46038de9e83f6adaf1cf0) [Vote on Proposal 2](https://snapshot.box/#/s:staderdao.eth/proposal/0x90344bdc0796558966c0a6c4e5b20b8a6ce970a8ba8d36630ed68cf8f52a4e27) **Your voice matters** - participate in shaping Stader's tokenomics future.

Stader Labs is initiating a community discussion on how to utilize their quarterly $SD token buybacks, following their first successful buyback of $150k worth of tokens. The proposed options include: - Buyback & Burn - Distribution to SD stakers - Distribution to Cabbage traders - Hybrid model: 50/50 split between stakers & traders The community can provide feedback via the [official forum](https://forum.staderlabs.com/t/community-discussion-what-should-be-done-with-bought-back-sd/1435). A Snapshot vote will follow to finalize the strategy. *Buyback wallet for transparency*: 0xEfE40Ff167A89cE3bAbdAd161d41D798Ca7116b