Lido Finance Celebrates Milestone of One Million Ethereum Validators

Lido Finance 庆祝以太坊验证者达到 100 万个里程碑

Lido Finance, the leading decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol for liquid staking on Ethereum, has achieved a significant milestone by reaching one million Ethereum validators. This achievement was announced through an April 29th post on , solidifying Lido Finance's position as a leader in the DeFi space.

Lido Finance 是以太坊上领先的流动性质押去中心化金融 (DeFi) 协议，已经实现了一个重要的里程碑，以太坊验证者数量达到 100 万。这一成就是通过 4 月 29 日的一篇文章宣布的，巩固了 Lido Finance 作为 DeFi 领域领导者的地位。

Liquid staking protocols like Lido Finance play a pivotal role in democratizing staking for retail users with limited capital. Traditionally, individuals would require 32 Ether to operate their own validator nodes on Ethereum. However, Lido Finance offers an alternative pathway, making staking accessible to a wider audience.

像 Lido Finance 这样的流动质押协议在资本有限的零售用户的质押民主化方面发挥着关键作用。传统上，个人需要 32 个以太币才能在以太坊上运行自己的验证器节点。然而，Lido Finance 提供了另一种途径，让更广泛的受众可以参与质押。

According to data from Dune, Lido Finance commands a substantial 28.5% of staked Ether, with an additional 13.6% staked through the Coinbase exchange. Currently, over 27% of the entire Ether supply is engaged in staking activities.

根据 Dune 的数据，Lido Finance 拥有 28.5% 的质押以太币，另外 13.6% 是通过 Coinbase 交易所质押的。目前，超过 27% 的以太币供应量都参与了质押活动。

The appeal of liquid staking protocols like Lido lies in the liquidity benefits they provide. Users who participate in staking through Lido receive Lido Staked ETH (stETH) in return, which can be utilized in various other DeFi protocols.

像 Lido 这样的流动性质押协议的吸引力在于它们提供的流动性优势。通过 Lido 参与质押的用户会收到 Lido 质押 ETH（stETH）作为回报，这些 ETH 可以在各种其他 DeFi 协议中使用。

This stands in stark contrast to traditional staking methods, where staked Ether remains locked and inaccessible for the duration of the staking period.

这与传统的质押方法形成鲜明对比，在传统的质押方法中，质押的以太币在质押期间保持锁定且无法访问。

The rise of liquid staking is significantly contributing to the growth of DeFi. Total value locked (TVL) in DeFi protocols has experienced a substantial surge, reaching $97 billion in the first quarter of 2024 from a low of $36 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023. Current TVL stands at $92.32 billion, according to DefiLlama.

流动性质押的兴起极大地促进了 DeFi 的增长。 DeFi 协议的锁定总价值 (TVL) 经历了大幅飙升，从 2023 年第四季度 360 亿美元的低点达到 2024 年第一季度的 970 亿美元。根据 DefiLlama 的数据，目前 TVL 为 923.2 亿美元。

This growth, which saw a 65.6% increase quarter-on-quarter, can be primarily attributed to liquid staking protocols like Lido, as noted by on-chain intelligence provider Messari. The cumulative TVL amassed by liquid staking protocols exceeds $47.7 billion, with Lido alone accounting for over $29.9 billion.

正如链上情报提供商 Messari 指出的那样，这一增长季度环比增长了 65.6%，这主要归功于 Lido 等流动质押协议。流动质押协议累积的累计 TVL 超过 477 亿美元，其中仅 Lido 就超过 299 亿美元。

Despite its success, concerns have been raised about Lido's growing dominance within the ecosystem. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has previously expressed apprehensions regarding potential centralization risks associated with Lido. In a blog post dating back to September 2023, Buterin highlighted the need for vigilance against such risks, acknowledging the efforts made by protocols like Lido in implementing safeguards while cautioning that one layer of defense may not suffice.

尽管取得了成功，但人们对丽都在生态系统中日益增长的主导地位表示担忧。以太坊联合创始人 Vitalik Buterin 此前曾表达过对 Lido 相关潜在中心化风险的担忧。在 2023 年 9 月的一篇博文中，Buterin 强调需要对此类风险保持警惕，承认 Lido 等协议在实施保障措施方面所做的努力，同时警告说，一层防御可能还不够。

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