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Ending the Staking Trade-Off Can Save DeFi Communities

The reasons for anemic participation rates in many DAOs vary. Can staking breath life (and capital) into the sector?

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How Staking Rates Can Drive the Crypto Economy Forward

Standardized staking rates will play a crucial role in creating new financial products, Christopher Perkins writes for "Staking Week."

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The Barrier to Mainstream Crypto Adoption Isn’t UX — It’s Product-Market Fit

Variant co-founder Li Jin argues that Web3's problems do not end at onboarding.

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Gary Gensler Is Wrong About Proof-of-Stake Tokens

The Securities Exchange Commission Chair said the "investing public" may expect a return from staking. Polymesh's Graeme Moore argues that doesn't make these cryptocurrencies securities.

Securities Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has a skewed view of what constitutes an investment contract, Polymesh's Graeme Moore writes. (SEC, modified by CoinDesk)

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IRS Proposed Rule on Digital Asset Broker Reporting Could Kill Crypto in America

The proposal creates unworkable requirements for decentralized finance in the U.S. and serves as an important cautionary tale.

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Ethereum Staking in 2023: A Year of Growth and Transformation

Ethereum staking saw strong demand from institutions following the Merge. Even if the adoption rate slows down in a few months, its future looks promising, say Vivek Chauhan and David Lawant, of FalconX.

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How Much Does the First Mover Advantage Matter for Crypto Staking?

Platforms like Lido and Rocket Pool are staking market trailblazers, but a truly decentralized crypto ecosystem will require cooperation not just competition.

The first mover advantage matters for platforms like Lido, but crypto's longterm viability will require to shake up the staking market. (Papafox/Pixabay)

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We Need to Reclaim the Narrative on Staking

Alison Mangiero, executive director the Proof of Stake Alliance (POSA), says confusion around the term “staking” has led to greater regulatory scrutiny.

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Staking Brings Decentralization Back to DeFi

DeFi now has a yield-bearing collateral asset that is native to crypto, Ethena Labs Conor Ryder writes for "Staking Week."

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Americans (Seemingly) Aren't Allowed to Put This Economic Theory to the Test

The CFTC keeps putting fences around prediction markets, which some say are better way to aggregate information.

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