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🚨 How Recent Macro Events Impacted Ethereum Staking Rewards 🚨 We, together with our friends at Figment, recently dove deep into how traditional finance moves—like the Yen carry trade unwind—are shaking up the crypto space. 🌍💥 The result? A detailed paper exploring how these macro events supercharged Ethereum staking rewards. In times of market volatility, it's clear that traditional finance and crypto aren't operating in isolation. The Yen carry trade unwinding, for instance, triggered a series of events that sent shockwaves through the Ethereum ecosystem, leading to a 26% sell-off. But that’s not all—it also highlighted the growing importance of Ethereum staking rewards. 📉🔗 Why This Matters: A Proper Benchmark Is Crucial 🧐 As we examined these events, we realized that understanding Ethereum staking rewards requires more than just surface-level insights. That's why we've emphasized the need for a comprehensive benchmark—one that covers 100% of the Ethereum chain and includes all components of consensus and execution layer rewards. 🔍 Breaking Down Complex Concepts Like MEV We also recognize that concepts like Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) can be confusing for the average investor. So, we've dedicated a portion of our paper to breaking it down in simple, digestible terms. MEV plays a crucial role in how Ethereum validators earn rewards, and understanding this can make a significant difference in navigating the crypto space. If you're using an index to measure Ethereum staking rewards, it must cover the entire chain—consensus and execution layer rewards included. Anything less gives you an incomplete picture. 🧩 📚 Education for All Our goal with this paper is to educate and empower you, whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out. With the right knowledge, you can navigate these turbulent markets and make informed decisions. If you’re curious about how global financial strategies are influencing crypto or just want to understand Ethereum staking rewards better, this is for you. MarketVector Indexes Steven Schoenfeld Figment Josh Deems Eva Lawrence Colton Campbell Raline Sexton Jonas Weber Dennis Bree Max Webster-Dowsing