This paper centers around a simple yet crucial question for everyday users: How should one
choose their delegated validators within proof-of-stake (PoS) protocols, particularly in the …

The prevalence of maximal extractable value (MEV) in the Ethereum ecosystem has led to a
characterization of the latter as a dark forest. Studies of MEV have thus far largely been …

In 2021 Ethereum adjusted the transaction pricing mechanism by implementing EIP-1559,
which introduces the base fee-a network fee that is burned and dynamically adjusts to the …

The increased penetration of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) in electricity markets
has given rise to a new category of energy players, called Aggregators, whose role is to …

Lido, the leading Liquid Staking Derivative (LSD) provider on Ethereum, allows users to
stake an arbitrary amount of ETH to receive stETH, which can be integrated with …

We study the determinants of transaction fees in the Bitcoin and Ethereum blockchains,
particularly focusing on the recent Merge–Ethereum's transition from a Proof-of-Work to a …

Proof-of-Stake (PoS) protocols are widely accepted as a viable substitute for the Proof-of-
Work-based consensus, which is why recent blockchain-based cryptocurrencies and …

Blockchains protect an ecosystem worth more than $500 bn with their strong security
properties derived from the principle of decentralization. Is today's blockchain really …

The security of blockchain systems depends on the distribution of mining power across
participants. If sufficient mining power is controlled by one entity, they can force their own …

Staking has emerged as a crucial concept following Ethereum's transition to Proof-of-Stake
consensus. The introduction of Liquid Staking Derivatives (LSDs) has effectively addressed …