Ethereum Foundation Insider Calls Lido A ‘System Threat’, Here’s Why
Recent comments by Danny Ryan, often referred to as the beacon chain’s mastermind, have sent ripples through the Ethereum community. In a candid interview, Ryan called out Lido and similar protocols, claiming they pose a systemic threat to Ethereum’s foundational values and its core consensus mechanisms. The crux of Ryan’s concern revolves around Lido’s growth. […]
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