Real-time network staking analytics • January 2026
🇺🇸 North America & Western Europe
66% of staking participants concentrated in these regions. US regulatory clarity (SEC guidance Aug 2025) has accelerated institutional adoption.
🌏 Asia-Pacific Growth
Grown to 15.8% from 11.6% — fastest growing region. Singapore and Hong Kong emerging as staking hubs.
📈 Decentralization Trend
Node distribution outside NA/Europe has grown to 27%. Global diversity continuing to improve network resilience.
No single entity should control more than 33% of staked ETH. Lido's share (~27.7%) is watched closely, though its stake is distributed across 37+ node operators.
Raised validator stake cap from 32 to 2,048 ETH, enabling more efficient large-scale participation and reducing validator sprawl.
APY has declined from post-Merge highs of 5.3% to ~1.9-3% as more ETH is staked. MEV-Boost remains crucial for competitive yields.