1 ETH Entry Strategy Expands Validator Base
Past decentralization strategies, like Lido's, had transformative effects on the Ethereum staking landscape. Puffer's reduction to 1 ETH for validators is a strategic step in broadening access, inspired by previous models that improved validator participation.
According to Kanalcoin projections, Puffer’s approach might lead to increased validator distribution and scalability. Historical patterns suggest heightened on-chain efficiency resulting from these structural changes, potentially impacting ETH and derivative assets positively.
"Puffer Finance, an EigenLayer-based liquid staking protocol, lowers Ethereum's validator entry from 32 ETH to 1 ETH via 'Validator Tickets' (ERC20 tokens). The project secured $24.47M in funding, including $18M Series A led by Brevan Howard Digital, and achieved $146M TVL within 24 hours of launch."
