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Ethereum Foundation (EF), a non-profit organization that has become the center of the most widely used blockchain in the world, has staked nearly US$100 million in the form of ETH over the last 24 hours.
This step shows a shift from EF's old habits that have often been controversial, namely selling their native tokens to fund the organization's operations.
Ethereum Foundation Can Earn Up to US$4 Million in Annual Yield
On-chain data confirms that on April 3, the foundation deposited around 45,034 ETH—worth approximately US$93 million—into the Ethereum Beacon deposit contract.
According to data from Arkham Intelligence, the funds were transferred from the EF Treasury Multisig wallet in several systematic batches, each consisting of 2,047 ETH.
This follows a smaller deposit of 22,500 ETH earlier this week. With this step, the foundation's total staking balance now stands at 69,500 ETH, or about US$143 million.
For nearly the last decade, the management of the foundation's treasury has often been a subject of market speculation. Historically, the organization has typically leveraged periodic ETH sales to finance its annual budget, research grants, and ecosystem development.
These ETH sales often occur when market prices are high, leading some traders to consider the foundation's “dump” as a strong signal that prices have reached a local peak. As a result, this habit has triggered accusations that the protocol leaders lack long-term confidence.
The shift to staking positions the foundation as a major participant in its own economic ecosystem. By acting as a validator, rather than just a seller, this organization is transforming its Ether treasury worth US$430 million into a productive endowment that generates returns.
With the current institutional staking yield estimated at around 2.7%, the foundation's staking holdings could potentially generate recurring annual revenue of around US$4 million.
However, this step forces the foundation to face operational risks and the potential for “slashing”#GateSquareMayTradingShare #WCTCTradingKingPK