Ethereum researchers want to rein in staking; critics say it could backfire
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Ethereum researchers are publishing a draft proposal, EIP-8363, aiming to curb staking by reducing net consensus-layer rewards as the staking ratio approaches 50%. This move is intended to prevent potential centralization and maintain the network's decentralization. Critics warn that such measures could inadvertently drive stakers to alternative networks, exacerbating Ethereum's competition with other proof-of-stake chains.
EIP-8363 is a newly published draft proposal that would cut net consensus-layer rewards as the Ethereum staking ratio heads toward 50%.