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Ethereum 2.0 Surpasses 50 Million ETH Staked: Centralization Concerns Rise

This concentration of power has raised concerns among the community, with some questioning the decentralized nature of Ethereum's proof-of-stake system. The Staking Giants: The top staking providers controlling the majority of staked ETH include major exchanges such as Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken, as well as staking service providers like Staked and Stake Capital. These providers offer users the ability to stake their ETH without having to run their own validator node, making it more accessible for the average user. Centralization Concerns: While these staking providers offer convenience and ease of use, the concentration of staked ETH in their hands has sparked concerns about centralization. With a handful of entities controlling such a large portion of the network, there is a risk of collusion and manipulation. This goes against the principles of decentralization that Ethereum was built upon. The Role of Governance: To address these concerns, the Ethereum community is...