Stakewise

**StakeWise** positions itself as a complete banking alternative through its liquid staking ecosystem. Key features include: - **Solo staking** with osETH minting for DeFi opportunities - **Permissionless withdrawals** using pre-generated validator signatures - **Dual governance** system with independent Vault contracts - **Immutable osETH** token contract for long-term stability - **11-participant Oracle Network** across multiple jurisdictions Users can stake ETH, mint liquid staking tokens, borrow against positions, trade in DeFi, and spend earnings through non-custodial cards via MetaMask and Gnosis Pay. The protocol has reached **90,000 ETH** staked and offers multiple staking options from solo to third-party operators.

StakeWise is launching major vault improvements in 3 days, introducing **0x02 validators** for faster staking and unstaking processes. Key upgrades include: - **MetaVaults** - stake across multiple top vaults simultaneously - Enhanced customization options for vault setup - Improved validator technology for better performance The upgrade promises to streamline the staking experience with more flexibility and speed for users managing their Ethereum staking positions.

A new milestone has been reached in the StakeWise protocol with the largest single deposit ever recorded. This follows significant activity in September 2023, when unusual withdrawals totaling $13.7M ($3.9M in USDT and $9.8M in ETH) were made to a previously inactive account. - New record deposit marks growing confidence in liquid staking - Previous notable activity: $13.7M withdrawal in September 2023 - Pattern suggests increasing institutional interest in protocol *This development indicates evolving dynamics in the liquid staking sector.*

StakeWise DAO has confirmed a monthly operational budget of approximately 35 osETH ($170,000). This announcement comes alongside a significant governance vote for an Incentivized Migration Request involving ~15,000 ETH. The migration proposal aims to: - Compensate a major node operator for transferring 459 validators to StakeWise Vaults - Provide vested SWISE tokens as additional incentive - Facilitate protocol growth through validator consolidation Community members holding SWISE tokens can participate in the vote at [StakeWise Governance](https://vote.stakewise.io/#/proposal/0x9bb996c0acc884225d8de827a443b71d8da317daa554dc5d8567f5b38ab8ae26)

While institutional adoption of Ethereum continues to grow, the community emphasizes maintaining focus on the network's fundamental vision: - Building a **decentralized system** resistant to corporate control - Developing **trustless infrastructure** for finance, AI, and internet - Ensuring the network remains **incorruptible and open** The increasing institutional interest, while positive, should not overshadow Ethereum's core mission of creating unstoppable, decentralized infrastructure. Staking plays a crucial role in maintaining this vision. *The work continues as the ecosystem balances growth with decentralization principles.*

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'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)

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 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.

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.