I’ve decided to write a beginner’s guide to Ethereum staking. It’s meant to target people who are kind of interested in crypto, but not quite sure what Ethereum really is or why you’d want to stake. It’ll be as accessible as I can manage and come out in six parts twice a week:What is Ethereum?What is a validator?How staking stays healthy long-term (and how your choices help)Broad overview of some issues that Ethereum staking faces todayFactors that should play into your decision to stake or n...

This is Part 1 of a six-part series called A Beginner’s Guide to Staking. Ethereum is a place where people can upload smart contracts and others can use...