Understanding the validator lifecycle
Jim McDonald
Examining the validator lifecycle in depth, showing what happens in each state and transition, what triggers transitions, and how long each transition takes.
Evaluating Staking Services
Jim McDonald
When Ethereum 2 goes live there will be many staking services vying to stake your funds. This article looks at some of the models they may provide, along with their risks and benefits.
Exploring Ethereum 2 Validator Costs
Jim McDonald
Running an Ethereum 2 validator incurs a number of costs, which must all be considered when calculating its profitability. This post looks at the various costs involved, and how they may change as Ethereum 2 matures.
Exploring staking keys
Jim McDonald
Ethereum 2 deposits require two keys, which can be a cause of confusion. This explains the use and purpose of these keys.
Understanding Ethereum staking deposits
Jim McDonald
Ethereum 2's proof of stake relies on funds from Ethereum 1. This explores the process of creating staking deposits, and how they are processed by to transfer funds from one network to the other.
Understanding validator effective balance
Jim McDonald
Effective balance is a concept in Ethereum 2 staking whose understanding is critical to running a good validator. This post investigates effective balance and its impact on validators.
Frequently asked questions
Attestant
Frequently asked questions about Ethereum, Attestant and validating in general.