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Ethereum Active Stake Grew by 361,000 ETH as Total Staking Balance Declined

November 2, 2026, 2:40 PM UTC (3 hours ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto

Ethereum's active staking balance increased by approximately 361,000 ETH during a period when the overall total staking balance shrank. This divergence occurred because withdrawals from the network outpaced new deposits, even as more of the remaining staked ETH became actively participating in validation.

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Ethereum uses a system called proof of stake, where people lock up their ETH tokens to help verify transactions and keep the network secure.

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ETHEthereum StakingProof of StakeNetwork SecurityValidator Activity

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