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Blockdaemon’s March Solana PRR Report Is Live Blockdaemon’s Solana validator delivered a 6.66% Protocol Reward Rate (PRR) in March, outperforming the network average by 21 basis points. As Solana’s staking environment continues to mature, validator performance differentiation increasingly depends on operational efficiency, infrastructure resilience, and execution quality. In March, Blockdaemon widened its outperformance despite softer overall network reward conditions. March highlights include: - Blockdaemon PRR performance vs. network average - Solana Event Streaming now enabled in beta - Solana staking now supported in the Earn Widget - Launch of Blockdaemon’s Solana microsite Operational reliability: 0 slashing events (past 12 months), 100% machine uptime, 99.9% protocol uptime Download the full March Solana Validator Performance Report: https://lnkd.in/gz65NQST

We’re hosting a live webinar: What’s Shaping Institutional SOL Staking in 2026? Join Blockdaemon, Solana Foundation, and 21shares on 30 April at 12 PM ET for a deep dive into: - Q1 2026 Solana staking performance - Alpenglow, Firedancer & SIMD-123 protocol upgrades - JitoBAM & Harmonic - SOL ETF momentum Register here https://lnkd.in/dgbMzyGC

Blockdaemon’s March 2026 Ethereum PRR Report Is Live. Ethereum staking conditions were more subdued in March as on-chain activity softened and network-wide MEV rewards declined from February levels. In March, Blockdaemon’s Ethereum validator fleet delivered a 2.88% Protocol Reward Rate (PRR) versus the 2.78% CESR, ranking 2nd among institutional staking providers and outperforming the network by 10 basis points. Performance remained resilient despite softer execution-layer conditions, supported by stable validator operations and continued infrastructure optimization. This month’s report covers: - Network-wide MEV rewards declining ~25% month-over-month amid muted on-chain activity - Blockdaemon’s PRR performance relative to CESR - The upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade’s ePBS implementation and its expected impact on MEV flows - BlackRock’s launch of the iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHB) with $107M in seed assets - The Ethereum Foundation completing its 70,000 ETH staking target - Key L2 developments, including the EEZ framework announcement and Robinhood’s Arbitrum-based Chain testnet launch Download the full March 2026 Ethereum Validators Performance Report: https://lnkd.in/gwhgxNfb

Back in NYC! 🗽 Join Demetrios Skalkotos - Blockdaemon's Chief DeFi & Protocols Officer - on the stage at The Institutional Crypto Conference this Wednesday! 💬 Tokenization and the Future of Capital Markets: Access, Liquidity, or Just Better Infrastructure? 📅 Wednesday, April 22 ⏰ 11:15 AM 📍 The Metropolitan Club of New York 🗣 Joining Demo on stage:  Jasmine J., Fidelity Investments Thomas Bailey, Road Capital Management Shaun Martinak, Coinbase Thomas Cowan, Galaxy 🎫 https://lnkd.in/guiytZgA #Tokenization #DigitalAssets #InstitutionalCrypto

The latest DeFi hacks aren't a surprise. They're a culture problem. In years of selling crypto infrastructure, I've watched buyers pick single-data-center vendors over audited, globally redundant setups to save a few basis points. I've never seen a crypto-native company run procurement like a real bank. Most protocol foundations don't reward security either — I can't name a single grant given to the most secure validator. Meanwhile, investors celebrate revenue-per-employee numbers that, in financial infrastructure, often signal risk rather than efficiency. (AI companies selling into the enterprise: take note.) This is why networks like Canton are pulling ahead while "open" networks struggle. Institutional-grade quality has to be incentivized. Right now, in most of crypto, it isn't. We weren't perfect at Blockdaemon — the TAM hasn't been large enough to reward the rigid stance we took, and we subsidized it. But without sensible regulation and real standards, this doesn't fix itself. #DeFi #Crypto #Security

Get Solana data in near-real-time with Event Streaming. Solana’s speed can make it difficult to monitor. Blockdaemon’s Solana Event Streaming fixes that by pushing the data that matters through standard HTTPS webhooks. Instead of building custom pipelines, receive structured Solana events and route them into existing risk, operations, accounting, and reporting systems. That means: - Less infrastructure to manage   - Clearer audit trails   - Faster reconciliation   - Better alignment with internal controls  Get in touch today for early access to the beta. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gQud9zTy

🥐🇫🇷 Blockdaemon is heading to Paris Blockchain Week! Two reasons to find us there: 🎤 Amor Sexton, COO, will be speaking in the Institutional Lounge on the Stablecoin & Payments Infrastructure Track: 💡 The Real-Time Payments Playbook  📅 Wednesday, April 15 | ⏰ 12:30–2:30 PM  🗣️ Panelists: Damien Ekechukwu, zerohash Margaux Nosland, Worldpay 🎙️ Moderated by Katie Perry, zerohash 🤝 Danny Bailey, Head of UK & Ireland, will be on the ground and available for meetings throughout the event.

We're excited to have Demetrios Skalkotos, Chief DeFi and Protocols Officer at Blockdaemon, speak at The Institutional Crypto Conference, April 22nd, 2026. For agenda or registration inquiries email: renato@carmocompanies.com Register Today! https://lnkd.in/ebNx5F35

Blockdaemon is expanding institutional staking support on Avalanche. Through a new agreement with the Avalanche Foundation, Blockdaemon is operating a public staking validator supported with an AVAX delegation to provide initial capacity. This partnership strengthens our validator footprint on Avalanche and supports our work with Digital Asset Trusts, large AVAX holders, and tier-one financial institutions seeking trusted staking infrastructure. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d_XcJGAU

Blockdaemon is excited to support ETHCapital Seoul — the summit bridging Ethereum builders with institutional capital! I'll be speaking at the event and look forward to connecting with the industry colleagues in my home town! As a Partner, we are proud to unite Ethereum builders with APAC's top capital allocators, following Korea's landmark regulatory breakthrough. April 15, 2026 | The RAUM, Seoul Focus: RWAs • DeFi • Stablecoins • Enterprise Ethereum Join the conversation and connect: Community Discount 20%: BLOCKDAEMON120 https://lnkd.in/g9eaYpeR ETHCapital