Ethereum [ETH] has gained the spotlight once more as the market awaits the upcoming approval of spot <a href="https://www.cryptoknowmics.com/news/dissecting-senate-concerns-the-case-for-spot-ether-etfs/">ETH ETFs</a>. As of the latest update, Ethereum was trading at $3,580.82, and with growing investor interest, it is expected to surge to $5,000 soon.

Amidst this optimism, concerns have risen regarding the centralization risk in ETH staking.
<h2>Vitalik Buterin's Proposal for Decentralization</h2>
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In a recent blog post, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin <a href="https://ethresear.ch/t/supporting-decentralized-staking-through-more-anti-correlation-incentives/19116" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">expressed</a> his desire to enhance decentralization within the network with modifications to its penalty system.

"One tactic for incentivizing better decentralization in a protocol is to penalize correlations."

This means that if an individual within the Ethereum network engages in misconduct, whether intentional or accidental, their penalty would be amplified if other actors as measured by the total ETH involved, also exhibit similar misconduct simultaneously.
<h2>Addressing Centralization Concerns</h2>
The reason behind this proposal stems from correlated failures due to shared infrastructure. Remarking on the same, Buterin, took to X (formerly Twitter) and emphasized,

"Are validators in the same cluster (eg same exchange, same user) more likely than unrelated validators to miss attestations at the same time? If so, can we tweak rewards to favor decentralized staking? Possibly yes."

This underscores Ethereum’s ability to promptly address concerns and challenges, retaining its position as the leading altcoin.
<h2>Initiative for Decentralization</h2>
This initiative aligns with Ethereum's ongoing efforts to ensure decentralization. Previously, at the Ethtaipei 2024 event in Taiwan, Buterin introduced the concept of “Rainbow Staking” to encourage decentralized participation.
<h2>Conclusion</h2>
In conclusion, Buterin’s concern regarding centralization became evident with Lido Finance’s control over 70% of Ethereum-staked assets. Hence, these proactive measures highlight Ethereum’s commitment to tackling centralization concerns and maintaining its industry leadership.

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<em><strong>Disclaimer:</strong></em>The views and opinions expressed in this article are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial, investment, or other advice. Investing in or trading crypto assets comes with a risk of financial loss.
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Ethereum Co-Founder Proposes Decentralization Measures for Staking

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin suggests penalizing correlated failures to enhance decentralization within the network.

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Ethereum Co-Founder Proposes Decentralization Measures for Staking

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