StakeWise, a prominent player in Ethereum's consensus layer, has announced its membership in the Obol Collective. This collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of Obol distributed validators (DVs) to strengthen Ethereum's resilience and decentralization. As a founding member, StakeWise will advocate for the use of DVs in Vaults and support the Obol Collective's 1% for Decentralization fund. This move aligns with StakeWise's commitment to maintaining the integrity of Ethereum's consensus layer, emphasizing the importance of decentralization in the blockchain ecosystem.
🛡️ Maintaining the integrity of Ethereum's consensus layer is priority #1 at StakeWise - it’s decentralize or die, which is why Vaults are so important. Today we take it a step further by joining the Obol Collective - a joint effort to accelerate the adoption of Obol distributed
Announcing the Obol Collective 🌎 Learn more at obol.org. 🧵
StakeWise Node Operators Vault Reaches 25K ETH Milestone

The StakeWise Node Operators Vault has accumulated over 25,000 staked ETH within weeks of launch. SWISE token holders are now voting on a proposal to enable 100% LTV (Loan-to-Value) minting of osETH from the Vault. Key points: - Proposal aims to accelerate vault growth - Follows successful migration of 459 validators - Previous migration request handled ~15,000 ETH **Vote Links:** - [Forum Proposal](https://forum.stakewise.io/t/swip-32-allow-100-oseth-minting-in-the-nodeset-private-vault-on-ethereum/1905) - [Snapshot Vote](https://v1.snapshot.box/#/stakewise.eth/proposal/0x2382a6cbb479ae1dedc96998e9af9e408a6fe681bc2f392174b5ee19c7d45b14)
StakeWise Private Node Operators Vault Shows Remarkable Growth

StakeWise's Private Node Operators Vault has demonstrated significant growth in Total Value Locked (TVL): - April 26: 100 ETH - May 8: 13,500 ETH This represents a 135x increase in just 12 days, making it one of the fastest-growing staking pools on Ethereum. This follows StakeWise's overall growth trend, with their total protocol TVL reaching 326,336 ETH in April. [Track StakeWise metrics on Dune Analytics](https://dune.com/guru16tx/stakewise)
StakeWise Boosted osETH-ETH Pool Update

The new Boosted osETH-ETH pool on Balancer is delivering strong returns, with 80% of yields now in ETH following reduced SWISE emissions. Key features: - Automated deployment of spare ETH capacity to Aave for lending yields - Incentive mix: 75% osETH, 25% SWISE (BAL rewards coming soon) - Enhanced capital efficiency compared to legacy pool The pool transition began April 28th with new incentives structure. LPs can now migrate from the legacy pool to access these improved yields. [Pool Details](https://balancer.fi/pools/ethereum/v3/0x57c23c58b1d8c3292c15becf07c62c5c52457a42) [Migration Guide](https://stakewise.medium.com/oseth-liquidity-boosted-oseth-eth-pool-on-balancer-8633d63d39ec)
Balancer V3 Launches with Aave-Boosted Pool Integration

Balancer has launched its V3 protocol featuring a new Aave-boosted osETH-waWETH pool. The update introduces **Boosted Pools** that allow liquidity providers to earn yields from both AMM trading fees and lending markets simultaneously. Key features: - Buffer system enables efficient gas usage for regular swaps - Assets outside the Buffer earn additional yield through Aave and Yearn - Current USDC supply rates on Aave around 5%, with historical peaks of 15% The integration aims to maximize LP yields while maintaining trading efficiency for Ethereum users.
LSTs vs LRTs: The Competitive Staking Market Showdown
The staking market is heating up with a showdown between Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs) and Liquid Restaking Tokens (LRTs). While both offer ways to participate in network security and earn rewards, the competition is not as clear-cut as it may seem. Key points: - LSTs allow users to stake assets while maintaining liquidity - LRTs enable restaking of tokens across multiple protocols - Each has unique advantages and potential risks StakeWise, a liquid staking protocol, will be participating in a panel discussion hosted by @stakingcircle this Friday, September 27th at 2pm CET. The event promises insights into: - Comparative analysis of LSTs and LRTs - Market opportunities and challenges - Potential outcomes in this competitive landscape Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into the evolving staking ecosystem.