Miss it in your inbox? 2024 is off to an exciting start, and it’s all covered in Liquid Collective Update #011 🧵

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Protocol Cover Spotlight: EigenLayer Planning to restake your $LsETH, $sfrxETH, or $mETH on EigenLayer when restaking is unpaused on Monday (29 Jan)? Protect your LST deposits with EigenLayer Protocol Cover:

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While you're restaking on @eigenlayer to…

A known vulnerability was reported to Liquid Collective according to the Vulnerability Disclosure Policy. The vulnerability has been classified with a severity of Low/Low Critical. Read the security update for more information:

Introducing the LSTs: Welcome to the EigenLayer ecosystem! @FraxFinance Ether (sfrxETH) @0xMantle Staked Ether (mETH) @liquid_col Liquid Staked ETH (LsETH) Each one brings its unique edge.

@NexusMutual 's last week in numbers 📊 🛡️ $6.9m USD worth of cover sold 💰 Members earned $26.8k USD in fees 🐢 Total active cover stands at $31.8m Top 5 product types in active cover ⬇️ 1. Protocol Cover ($19.39m USD) 2. @liquid_col ETH Staking ($6.63m USD) 3. @retailmutual …

the Ethereum Foundation research team will host a Reddit AMA on Jan 10 at 1pm UTC questions can be submitted now :)

Looking for an institutional-grade #storage solution for your #crypto assets? Our custody solutions are first-class, proven by an excellent track record and audited to the highest relevant security standards. 🧊 Choose between our highly secure #cold #storage solution – the…

Entering 2024, the industry is experiencing revolutionary transformations. This year is set to be a critical period, characterized by major progress and changes in technology, as well as market dynamics. Dive into Figment’s 2024 Outlook to discover the latest on ETFs, ETPs, ETH…

Why is measuring node operator performance important and what impact can shared metrics have on the staking ecosystem? 🤔 Figment’s Senior Product Manager, @FaierPlay , delved into these topics & more with @alluvialfinance & other industry experts. Watch the full panel:…

. @eliasimos , CEO and Co-Founder of @ratedw3b , discusses what ‘reputation for machines’ means, and Rated’s work instantiating the data machines produce. Watch the full panel:

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Dimiter Georgiev, Product Manager at @alluvialfinance , discusses seeing the need early on for objective metrics to evaluate node operators. Watch the full panel:

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4/ Liquid Collective's Node Operator Working Group, spearheaded by @ratedw3b in collaboration with industry leaders including @AlluvialFinance , @CoinbaseCloud , @Figment_io , and Staked, launched two industry firsts…

Miss it in your inbox? Liquid Collective Update #010 celebrates Q4’s milestone announcements, with a look back at 2024... 🧵

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Behind the scenes, just finished shooting my segments for the @liquid_col news update for December! (It should be released in coming days) Oh and thanks for the incredible Liquid Collective holiday sweater @FelixLts @pastelleapparel 😻

I’m very pleased to make several appearances in this purrfectly exciting pdf recap of 2023 from @liquid_col

We’re thrilled to share Liquid Collective’s 2023 Year in Review 🎉 A landmark year for liquid staking with incredible growth & innovation, plus, the launch of LsETH! Dive in here:

@NexusMutual 's last week in numbers 📊 🛡️ $285k USD worth of cover sold 💰 Members earned $2.1k USD in fees 🐢 Total active cover stands at $30.8m 📉 Decreased 5% from last week Top 5 product types in active cover ⬇️ 1. Protocol Cover ($16.55m USD) 2. @liquid_col ETH Staking…

ICYMI watch a replay of @liquid_col ’s virtual panel on developer node operator performance standards, featuring our very own @dubane here: 🔗

📣 The Rated API is now out of public beta 📣...and together with it, we are unveiling the launch of the Rated Console! This marks the first of many stops on the way towards making the Console a true Rated power user tool. Learn more via 👉

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Thank you node operators who have submitted community feedback already! We appreciate it 🙌 The community feedback form is here:

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BitGo is excited to announce its collaboration with @liquid_col , launching regulated, qualified custody for Liquid Staked Ethereum (LsETH)! Learn more:

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“To perform in the top 50th percentile, staking providers must ‘beat the competition’ by having better-performing infrastructure... it’s about guaranteeing node operators meet the high standards that enterprise clients are looking for.” @MaraSchmiedt of @alluvialfinance

Starting in 10 minutes. Tune in live from YouTube, LinkedIn, or X: 🔗https://t.co/pOmpfYPIDV

We're thrilled to share that @BitGo , a leader in digital asset custody, has launched Qualified Custody for LsETH. As the first LST supported, this integration represents a major advancement in providing secure staking solutions!

Join us in an hour! Hosted by @aaronhenshaw , hear from @eliasimos @ratedw3b along with Product & Eng managers from @alluvialfinance , @CoinbaseCloud , & @figment_io in a discussion on the first open Ethereum Node Operator Performance Methodology.

How building a decentralized liquid staking solution that is designed with institutional compliance needs in mind can drive widespread participation in securing the decentralized web.

Don't miss this virtual panel tomorrow! Wed Dec 13th at 10:30 AM ET / 3:30 PM GMT

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Does validator location matter for @Ethereum stakers? Our latest feature brings multi-region support, offering robust risk mitigation and regulatory compliance. 🔍 Dive into the strategic importance of geographic diversity in staking:

Why is measuring node operator performance important, and what impact can shared metrics have on the staking ecosystem? Join us this Wed Dec 13 for a panel with @ratedw3b , @alluvialfinance , @CoinbaseCloud , and @figment_io , hosted by @aaronhenshaw ✨

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Given that variable withdrawal durations can present design challenges for these structured products, institutional-grade liquid staking products like @liquid_col are primed to serve this emerging market. More on this below👇

@NexusMutual 's last week in numbers 📊 🛡️ $4.9m USD worth of cover sold 💰 Members earned $19.5k USD in fees 🐢 Total active cover stands at $32.3m 📉 Decreased 13% from last week Top 5 product types in active cover ⬇️ 1. Protocol Cover ($16.38m USD) 2. @liquid_col ETH Staking…

Big week at Liquid Collective 🔥 They’ve introduced their first SLAs for Node Operator performance. This is a major step towards enhancing the reliability and performance of Ethereum staking providers and we're eager to see the positive impacts of these SLAs.

A huge step forward for LsETH holders today: SLAs for Node Operator Performance. Thanks to our great partners @Figment_io @CoinbaseCloud , Staked, and @ratedw3b for their help getting this done!

How should an institutional staker practice risk management? What steps should they take to mitigate known and unknown risks? 🤔 Figment's Director of Protocol Strategy @menzel_clayton joined @NexusMutual and @ChorusOne at the @StakingRewards Staking Summit to answer this &…

7️⃣ More on the Horizon: Post-contest, more teams like @liquid_col , @fraxfinance , and @0xMantle are lining up for 2024 integration. Exciting times ahead!

We're proud to share a new development from our collaboration with Liquid Collective's Node Operator Working Group: the first open Ethereum Node Operator Performance Methodology.

With over 23% of ETH currently staked, the ecosystem has still lacked an objective, replicable way to evaluate whether or not a professional node operator is doing a good job 🤯 Proud to see @liquid_col lead the way by publishing an open-source methodology to do so 👇

Setting standards one step at a time. @ratedw3b

Liquid Collective is excited to introduce the first open Ethereum Node Operator Performance Methodology, addressing the need for a standardized approach to objectively assess a node operator’s performance:

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How does staking with Liquid Collective work? Liquid Collective enables users to deposit and stake any amount of ETH, not just 32 ETH, with a non-custodial direct staking model enabling users to deposit ETH into a smart contract in a fungible bulk.

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#ETH staking rate back above the 10-year treasury yield 👀

What's in the LsETH User Agreement? The LsETH User Agreement describes how LsETH holders maintain legal and beneficial ownership of staked ETH while directly participating in Ethereum staking.

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What are Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs)? LSTs, like LsETH, are receipt tokens that allow users to directly participate in staking while also maintaining the ability to use their LST elsewhere in DeFi or transfer ownership of their staked tokens.

Liquid Collective "implements features that cater to the needs of institutions, such as KYC/AML checks, enterprise-grade security, and robust monitoring and reporting."

📣 STEP UP TO THE MICROPHONE! Speaker applications for ETHDenver 2024 #YearoftheSporkWhale are open! The Speaker Application is available👇 ⛓️

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For many businesses, building an "in-house liquid staking solution can be costly and time-consuming. It requires significant resources for the high expense of Node Operators, security audits, slashing coverage, and internal product and development."

Bitcoin's Rise, MicroStrategy's BTC Holdings, SEC Developments 🔍 Our Trading Desk presents this week's Weekly Wrap🗞️ 📌 November has concluded and #Bitcoin has closed higher than it opened for the third consecutive month. 📌 #MicroStrategy has added another 16’130 BTC to…

LsETH represents more than just staked ETH. Due to its cToken model, the internal LsETH/ETH conversion rate dynamically incorporates ETH network rewards, and adjusts for fees and penalties. Why is this the case, and how is it beneficial? Dive in:

We’re excited to announce our collaboration with @HypernativeLabs to develop a protocol threat monitoring platform, elevating the Liquid Collective protocol’s security and observability while addressing staking risks 🎉 Learn more:

@NexusMutual 's last week in numbers 📊 🛡️ $2.5m USD worth of cover sold 💰 Members earned $4.4k USD in fees 🐢 Total active cover stands at $38.1m 📉 Decreased 15% from last week Top 5 product types in active cover ⬇️ 1. Protocol Cover ($26.43m USD) 2. @liquid_col ETH Staking…