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Nearly 1 million validators securing Ethereum network..

Name: Nearly 1 million validators securing Ethereum network..
Uploaded: 2026-02-15T00:51:12+00:00
Duration: 47 s
Channel: Ben Simpson
Description: In this commentary, the speaker highlights that Ethereum now has nearly one million active validators, with over 30% of the total ETH supply locked in…

15 Feb 2026 · 1 min

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In this commentary, the speaker highlights that Ethereum now has nearly one million active validators, with over 30% of the total ETH supply locked in staking. Despite a modest ~3% annual percentage rate (APR), investors continue to stake because they view Ethereum as a foundational layer‑1 blockchain essential for emerging sectors such as AI and crypto agents. The speaker shares personal conviction, noting a long‑term belief in Ethereum dating back to a purchase price of $80, and frames the high staking participation as evidence of deep, illiquid commitment from holders who anticipate Ethereum becoming a critical, high‑throughput, decentralized infrastructure.

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Nearly 1 million validators are now securing. The Ethereum network, surpassing 30% of the entire ETH supply, is now locked up. Illiquid and convicted investors are putting their money to work. Now you're only earning about 3% APR. It's not sexy by any stretch of the imagination, but people are lining up anyway because they are betting long term that Ethereum will be one of the leading layer 1 blockchains in the space. For me, I still own a little bit of Ethereum. Been a big believer, been buying since $80. I believe Ethereum could be one. One of the railroads that we start to see these new sectors of AI, AI agents, all these cryptocurrencies need a very strong blockchain that's fast, that's decentralized, that's strong. And with such little amount of ETH, leaving the staking ecosystem for ETH and it's going past 30%, meaning an all time high. This is pure conviction from long term ETH holders.