BlackRock's iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB) launched on Nasdaq on March 16, offering staking rewards. Figment is responsible for validator node infrastructure, supporting Ethereum network security and transaction validation. ETHB's launch stems from policy support and regulatory clarity, attracting more investors to participate in Ethereum staking, promoting network security and on-chain economic development.

Lido Community Staking Module (CSM) releases new proposal introducing identified DVT cluster node operator types, enabling independent community stakers to collaborate through distributed validator technology to enhance operational resilience and optimize capital efficiency. The proposal requires each cluster to be composed of 4 independent members and is expected to launch in 2026.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik posted on X, suggesting to maintain an open attitude toward the separation architecture of Ethereum's beacon chain and execution clients, noting that the current complex node operation method affects user experience. He recommended that in the short term, standardized encapsulation solutions should be adopted to simplify communication, while in the long term, the architecture design should be reconsidered.

Lido DAO reports that a limited slashing event occurred involving a node operator in the community staking module, affecting 6 validator indices with an estimated slashing amount of less than 1 ETH. The event has minimal impact on the protocol, operations remain normal, and stakers need not be concerned. An investigation is ongoing.

VanEck Research Director Matthew Sigel pointed out that Bitcoin mining stocks are attractive to investors, as mining companies are shifting toward the AI market to enhance value. Core Scientific plans to sell Bitcoin assets to expand its AI business, and Riot Platforms expects to achieve a strategic transformation by 2025. Over the past 12 months, both Core and Riot stocks have increased by 90%, while MARA has fallen 35% due to rising costs. NODE ETF has risen over 30% since its launch.

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Pi Network announces that rewards will be distributed to KYC verifiers by the end of March 2026. These volunteers are responsible for verifying user identities to ensure network security. Currently, 17 million users have completed identity verification. Project updates include node upgrades and the possible launch of decentralized trading features, aiming to promote network development. The user base has already exceeded 50 million.

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin announced that the Ethereum Foundation is utilizing DVT-lite technology to stake 72,000 ETH, aiming to simplify institutional distributed staking processes. He hopes to achieve node auto-configuration with a one-click operation, breaking the traditional notion of infrastructure as complex. He plans to adopt this method as soon as possible to encourage more institutions to participate in staking.

Pi Network is currently undergoing mainnet upgrades and AI computing capability testing, exploring the integration of blockchain and distributed AI. Nodes need to upgrade to version 20.2 by March 12. Testing shows that nodes can participate in AI tasks, and in the future, they may earn token rewards by providing AI computing power. Despite challenges such as KYC verification delays, Pi Network is expected to become a decentralized AI computing network.

The largest long address for BTC (0xdf1) was liquidated 24 times in the past 24 hours, with a total value of approximately $3.9 million. The account balance dropped from $2.66 million to $140,000, a decline of over 94.7%. This address previously held a leveraged position with 40x leverage on long BTC, funded by unrealized gains from SOL longs, significantly increasing the risk of liquidation.