There is a primary factor that enables us to provide SSV Staking. It revolves around the ability to accurately assess the amount of ETH that validators are securing onchain. Effective Balance (EB) Oracles are the tool that facilitates this process. By leveraging EB Oracles, stakers can contribute to the security of a vital protocol function and earn a distribution of ETH rewards as a return. 🧵👇
The reward structure for SSV Staking is not based on emissions. Instead, it relies on validators actively operating within the network and paying their fees in ETH. This forms a complete economic cycle where network usage generates fees in ETH, which are then passed on to the stakers.
We are thrilled to unveil our most comprehensive economic update so far. Welcome to SSV Staking. We are evolving the validator economy on Ethereum into an ETH infra reward layer crafted specifically for the community. This marks the debut instance where SSV users secure a direct claim on validator activity. Discover the full details in this thread. 🧵
Get ready for our most significant economic enhancement to date! 👋 We are proud to launch SSV Staking. By reshaping the Ethereum validator economy, we are building an ETH infra reward layer specifically for the community. This marks the inaugural moment where SSV users hold a direct claim regarding validator activity. See the explanation below. 👇🧵
As we move deeper into 2026, a distinct shift is taking shape. The focus is transitioning from speculation toward utility and participation. This isn't about narratives changing overnight; it is about what continues to hold attention as markets mature. 👇
Ethereum has refined its method for stake accounting.
EIP-7251 represents a crucial step in this ongoing evolution.
On the consensus layer, Ethereum is now utilizing effective balance—the specific amount of ETH the protocol applies to validator duties, rewards & penalties. 🧵👇
Ethereum rewards validators for securing the chain. However, there is a broader flow concerning the value created and shared by these validators, which forms the economy surrounding the validator infrastructure itself.
Recently, a bug within a single client caused Ethereum participation to drop as low as ~75%, resulting in ~248 missed blocks over the course of 42 epochs.
Beneath the surface of Ethereum, two currents exist. One is obvious: validators secure the chain and earn rewards. The other is quieter: protocols generate fees from infrastructure usage. Together, those flows shape everything.