Ethereum Foundation Stakes Record 22,517 Ether

The Ethereum Foundation staked a record 22,517 ether, valued at approximately 46.2 million, on Monday, marking its largest single-day deposit into the network's proof-of-stake system. The nonprofit organization transferred the funds to the Ethereum Beacon Deposit Contract in 11 separate deposits, each consisting of about 2,047 ether, from its multisignature treasury wallet, according to on-chain data tracked by Arkham Intelligence. The transaction occurred at around 1:38 a.m. ET.

This move accelerates the foundation's staking program, which began in February with an initial deposit of 2,016 ether. Officials outlined plans at that time to stake up to 70,000 ether overall, with rewards directed toward protocol research, ecosystem development, and community grants. A smaller deposit of 31 ether earlier this month brought the total staked holdings to roughly 24,564 ether. The strategy aligns with the foundation's 2025 treasury policy, which emphasizes deploying idle reserves to generate yields and reduce dependence on periodic ether sales, a practice that has faced scrutiny in the past.

The staking activity follows a recent over-the-counter sale of 5,000 ether to BitMine Immersion...