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Fidelity Opens the Door to Full Staking on FETH and FSOL — and Spells Out the Withdrawal Risks
Fidelity's crypto exchange-traded products, the Fidelity Ethereum Fund (FETH) and Fidelity Solana Fund (FSOL), are now permitted to stake up to 100% of their holdings. The prospectuses detail withdrawal risks and fallback scenarios if unstaking becomes impracticable, with FSOL currently operating at 99.64% staked and FETH expected to begin staking soon.
Demon Meliodas swap goes live at MARBLEX as Seven Deadly Sins NFT Adventure shifts to staking
MARBLEX has enabled a swap for the Demon Meliodas NFT in Seven Deadly Sins NFT Adventure, allowing players to exchange a Demon Mark and 140 MBX for the collectible. This NFT offers a lifetime mining allocation of 200 MBX, which can be upgraded to 900 MBX. The swap is part of Season 2, which launched on Immutable under Kodansha's Seven Deadly Sins license.
EIP-8363 puts Ethereum’s native yield on a path to zero — and SharpLink’s $125M treasury toward DeFi
Ethereum Improvement Proposal EIP-8363 aims to reduce native staking yield to zero as more ETH is staked, with a target of 60.25 million ETH. This proposal, if passed, will gradually decrease consensus rewards over approximately 18 months. SharpLink, a company with a $125 million ETH treasury, is planning to shift its focus towards decentralized finance strategies to compensate for the potential reduction in native yield.
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.
Solana Mobile: Over Half of Seeker Summer Round 1 SKR Went Straight Into Staking
Solana Mobile reported that over 50% of the SKR tokens distributed in the Seeker Summer Round 1 airdrop were staked by participants. This participation rate is slightly higher than the roughly 49% seen during Season 1. The SKR tokens are delegated to node operators called Guardians, who verify hardware and review dApp submissions.
Demon Meliodas Staking Goes Live as MARBLEX Kicks Off NFT Adventure Season 2 on July 30
MARBLEX is launching NFT Adventure Season 2 on July 30, featuring a Demon Meliodas NFT with staking capabilities to mine $MBX tokens. This season is based on the popular manga series The Seven Deadly Sins, secured through a licensing agreement with Kodansha. The event includes swap and claim pools, alongside a new staking service, continuing MARBLEX's strategy of integrating established IPs into its blockchain gaming ecosystem.
Variance Phase 3: Customize Variants, Attach Relics & Gear Up for Staking
Variance NFT owners have until March 27, 2026, to customize their digital avatars in the web3 RPG. Options include rerolling appearance for free or attaching a Relic for gameplay benefits and enhanced staking capabilities. Staking is set to begin on March 31, followed by beta testing phases and the reveal of the game's economic system.
