two distinct delegation programs are now live and open for applications to support Starknet’s decentralization:• The StarkWare Delegation Program• The Starknet Foundation Delegation Programwe decentralize frensStarknet Foundation (@StarknetFndn):Starknet Foundation Delegation Program is aimed at creating opportunities for new and existing validators to secure the network.Under the program, the foundation matches validator stake 1:1 up to 5M STRK, subject to performance criteria.Learn more ⬇️https://t.co/is4 ...

RT u8 (@atarashi)This might be controversial, but your transactions should be able to fight back against malicious sandwiching validators.I built a simple program to do exactly that.You can't know at runtime if slippage is natural market movement or a sandwich attack. But if your swap lands on a known malicious validator, you're practically guaranteed to get sandwiched up to your max slippage.This lets you fight back.✅ On a trusted validator? Your transaction proceeds with your desired slippage (x%).❌ On a ...

RT Octant.eth (@OctantApp)Staking. You’ve probably heard the word quite a bit, especially if you’re in the Ethereum ecosystem. Ever wondered how to get started with independent staking and node operations? What’s it like to be an Ethereum staker and run a validator in 2025?If you’re staking-curious and want to take the first step, we’ve got you.We’re bringing you the Stakers Road to Devconnect, and we’re teaming up with our friends at @ethstaker for TWO staking workshops in the next few weeks (leading up to ...

Robinhood didn’t launch on Solana because they didn’t want to leak MEV to validators.They wanted to be a landlord, not a tenant. ...

🖥️🌐 ICYMI: @cosmoshub is currently operated by 180 active validators. https://t.co/lxyUfj8eH0 ...

rex osprey eth staking etf got zero sec comments. zero.blackrock bought 48m yesterday alone. 1.1b this month. cme shorts just hit ath.ethereum validators at new record 1,083,579. stablecoin supply doubled to 135b since january. third highest daily transactions ever.robinhood announcing something tomorrow at eth cannes. everyone looking elsewhere. ...

Core Insights - BTCS Inc. successfully implemented the Ethereum network upgrade, Pectra, on May 7, 2025, marking a significant milestone in Ethereum's evolution and showcasing its resilience and user-focused innovation [1][3] Group 1: Pectra Upgrade Features - The Pectra upgrade enhances validator performance by increasing the maximum effective stake per validator from 32 ETH to 2,048 ETH, which addresses operational inefficiencies for large stakers [2] - The upgrade introduces advanced wallet functionality, allowing Externally Owned Accounts to temporarily behave like smart contracts, which enhances user experience [3][7] Group 2: Strategic Initiatives - Following the Pectra upgrade, BTCS plans to launch its Staker Protection Plan (SPP) aimed at improving transaction inclusion, enhancing staking efficiency, and ensuring regulatory compliance [4] - BTCS has partnered with Figment and WonderFi Technologies Inc. to bring the SPP to market, addressing the needs of the dynamic staking environment [4] Group 3: Company Overview - BTCS Inc. focuses on scalable revenue growth through blockchain infrastructure operations, specializing in block building and validator node management [5] - The company operates a branded block-building operation, Builder+, which optimizes block construction for on-chain validation, maximizing gas fee revenues [5] - BTCS also supports multiple proof-of-stake networks by operating validator nodes and has developed ChainQ, an AI-powered blockchain data analytics platform [5]