The Ethereum Foundation has started staking a large part of its ETH treasury. Around 70,000 ETH will go into Ethereum staking. The goal is simple. Earn native yield and support network security.
The first deposit has already happened. On February 24, 2026, the foundation staked 2,016 ETH. More ETH will move into validators step by step. The full plan will take a few weeks.
Ethereum staking means locking ETH to help confirm transactions on the network. Validators check and add new blocks. In return, they earn rewards. Current rewards stay close to 2.8 to 3 percent per year. With 70,000 ETH, the foundation can earn steady income from native yield.
All rewards will return to the ETH treasury. The money will fund research, development, and community grants. This creates regular income without selling ETH. In earlier years, ETH sales from the treasury sometimes caused market concerns. This new plan reduces that pressure.
The foundation uses open source validator infrastructure built by Attestant. Tools such as Dirk and Vouch manage the system. Dirk spreads signing work across different regions. This avoids one single failure point. Vouch allows different software clients to work together. This improves stability.
Validators run on a mix of hosted and self managed hardware. The system uses Type 2 withdrawal credentials. This setup allows flexible movement of funds when needed. Each validator can hold up to 2,048 ETH. This reduces the number of keys required and keeps operations simple.
Ethereum now runs on proof of stake. By joining Ethereum staking directly, the foundation supports the core system. It acts as an active validator instead of staying on the sidelines.
This move shows confidence in Ethereum’s future. The ETH treasury now works to generate native yield. At the same time, network security becomes stronger. Ethereum staking now stands at the center of the foundation’s long term strategy.
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