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Ethereum Researchers Push Plan to Burn Staking Rewards Down to Zero at 60 Million ETH
A group of Ethereum researchers has proposed a plan to gradually burn all staking rewards as more ETH is staked, aiming for net issuance to reach zero when half of the total supply is staked. This proposal, intended to increase scarcity and bolster ETH's valuation, has sparked debate within the cryptocurrency community regarding its economic implications for DeFi and individual stakers. The plan faces a tight deadline for inclusion in Ethereum's upcoming Hegotá network upgrade.
Ethereum Devs Float a Hard Cap: Issuance Drops to Zero at 60.25 Million Staked ETH
A proposal from Ethereum researchers suggests implementing a hard cap on staked ETH, aiming for net issuance to reach zero once approximately 60.25 million ETH is staked. This mechanism would burn validator rewards proportionally as staking increases, with the burn reaching 100% at the cap. The proposal has sparked debate regarding its impact on DeFi borrowing strategies and potential centralization risks.