Learn More About Ethereum
Who created Ethereum?
Ethereum was created by Vitalik Buterin in 2015, along with a team of developers.
What are Ethereum staking rewards?
Staking rewards in the form of native blockchain tokens (ETH) are distributed to validators for locking up their cryptocurrencies to a blockchain network to support validator node’s participation in the consensus mechanism and securing the network for a period of time. Refer to the data above for the latest Ethereum staking reward figures.
What are the current use cases of Ethereum?
Ethereum can be used for a wide range of applications, including decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, gaming applications, on-chain governance, and more.
What is the minimum amount of Ethereum to stake?
Ethereum validators require 32 ETH to start staking and contributing to the network.
What are Smart Contracts?
Smart contracts are self-executing programs that are stored on the blockchain and can automatically execute the terms of a contract when certain conditions are met.
What are the risks of staking Ethereum?
Like many blockchain protocols, the consensus mechanism used by Ethereum includes a slashing mechanism whereby any validator that misses too many blocks or double signs a block is penalized by the network, slashing the staked amount on that validator.