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Blockworks Lightspeed Newsletter: Marinade highlights validator incentive challenges
This issue of Blockworks’ Lightspeed newsletter briefly quotes Marinade CEO Michael Repetný in a discussion about validator incentives on Solana. He notes that despite growing TVL, some validators still operate with 0% commissions, creating yield disparities across the network. The quote underscores Marinade’s broader mission to make staking on Solana more transparent and efficient.
Blockworks Lightspeed Newsletter: Sharing insights from Marinade’s Michael Repetný on Solana staking yields
In the latest edition of Blockworks’ Lightspeed newsletter, Michael Repetný, co-founder and CEO of Marinade, shared thoughts on how reduced SOL inflation may impact staking yields.
Decrypt: Marinade Finance makes strategic investment in SuperSol
Marinade Finance has made a strategic investment in SuperSol, a community-led initiative focused on staking yield innovation within the Solana ecosystem. The partnership is aimed at enhancing decentralization and validator performance while expanding staking accessibility and experimentation beyond Marinade’s core protocol.
Blockworks: Bitwise launches Solana staking ETP in Europe
Bitwise Asset Management has introduced a Solana staking exchange-traded product (ETP) in Europe, trading under the ticker BSOL. The product offers investors an annual yield of 6.48% through staking rewards. Marinade Finance has been selected as the staking provider for this ETP. The launch follows Bitwise’s acquisition of London-based ETC Group, further expanding its footprint in the European market. In the U.S., Bitwise has signaled intentions to list a Solana ETF, though regulatory hurdles currently prevent staking rewards from being included. The introduction of BSOL provides European investors with access to Solana’s staking yields, which currently surpass those of Ethereum.
The Block: Staking platform Marinade floats proposal to tackle malicious validators and democratize MEV on Solana
Marinade has proposed a new mechanism to address malicious validator behavior and improve MEV distribution across the Solana network. The proposal introduces a reputation-based system to identify and reduce rewards for validators exploiting their position, while redirecting value to the broader staking community. The goal is to promote fairness, protect stakers, and strengthen Solana’s decentralisation and resilience.
Messari Report: What are markets pricing into Solana’s fee growth
This Messari report explores Solana’s rising fee revenue and what markets may be pricing in regarding its long-term value. It highlights how protocols like Marinade play a key role in strengthening Solana’s economic model by enabling more users to participate in staking. As staking adoption grows, projects like Marinade help anchor network security and decentralization while contributing to fee-based value accrual.
The Block: Marinade floats proposal to tackle malicious validators and democratize MEV on Solana
Marinade Finance has introduced a governance proposal aimed at addressing malicious validators and democratizing Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) within the network. The initiative seeks to enhance the integrity and fairness of Solana's staking ecosystem by implementing measures to identify and mitigate the influence of validators engaging in harmful activities. Additionally, the proposal emphasizes the redistribution of MEV opportunities to promote equitable participation among network participants. This move underscores Marinade's commitment to fostering a more secure and inclusive environment for Solana users and developers.
The Block: Marinade hires Fidelity Digital Asset Services founding president as chief commercial officer
Marinade Finance has appointed Hadley Stern, the founding president of Fidelity Digital Asset Services, as its new Chief Commercial Officer. Stern brings extensive experience in digital assets and financial services, having led Fidelity's early initiatives into cryptocurrency custody and trading solutions. In his new role, Stern will focus on expanding Marinade's presence in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space, enhancing partnerships, and driving the adoption of Marinade's liquid staking solutions on the Solana network. This strategic hire underscores Marinade's commitment to strengthening its leadership team and accelerating growth within the DeFi ecosystem.
Messari: DeFi sector brief mentioning Marinade
Messari’s DeFi Sector Brief (Nov 8, 2023) highlights trends across the DeFi ecosystem, including Solana’s continued growth in staking activity. Marinade is noted as a leading protocol in Solana’s staking landscape, with expanding institutional interest and innovations like Marinade Native and Protected Staking Rewards helping drive adoption.
The Rise Up Morning Show: Marinade Finance with Hadley Stern
Hadley Stern joins The Rise Up Morning Show to discuss his journey from launching blockchain initiatives at Fidelity to leading commercial efforts at Marinade. The conversation touches on TradFi–DeFi convergence, Solana staking innovations, and the importance of decentralization.
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