2025-12-30 03:26:52

The Ethereum staking sector welcomes a new player, an organization preparing to launch its own validator network in 2026.

According to the latest news, this organization has already staked over 400,000 ETH, with a book value of approximately $1.2 billion. This scale is already quite significant within the entire staking ecosystem. Next, they plan to collaborate with several leading staking service providers to create a dedicated commercial validator network, codenamed MAVAN.

Progress is indeed accelerating. On January 15, 2026, this organization will hold its annual shareholders' meeting to vote on several key proposals—new board elections, stock issuance, incentive plans, and a performance-based compensation scheme for the executive chairman. These proposals indicate that they are making institutional preparations for large-scale operations.

The figures are quite compelling: if all the ETH managed by them are staked in this new network, the annual staking fee income could reach $374 million. This forecast was provided by the organization’s chairman.

This reflects a deeper industry trend. Currently, Ethereum staking has become a highly competitive sector, and owning an independent validator network means having more control over revenue, security, and compliance. The shift from asset holders to infrastructure service providers is happening across many organizations.

2026 is likely to be a pivotal year for this organization. Whether they can successfully launch this nearly $400 million annual revenue network will directly impact their position within the staking ecosystem.

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MagicBean

· 3h ago

400,000 ETH, $374 million annual revenue, this number is a bit crazy.

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PhantomHunter

· 3h ago

400,000 ETH? That's indeed impressive, but I'm a bit worried about the staking ecosystem becoming so competitive. A $374 million cake, it feels like 2026 will be very lively. The code name MAVAN... well, it's pretty average. Wait, with so many institutions building their own networks, could it actually disperse liquidity? By the way, with such big players entering the market, do small investors still have a chance? But on the other hand, the idea of token holders transitioning into infrastructure providers is quite clever. Staking yields are becoming more and more like traditional finance, which is a bit tiresome... In my opinion, 2026 will really be a watershed year, revealing who the true players are.

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WalletAnxietyPatient

· 3h ago

400,000 ETH, wow, this scale is really impressive The code name MAVAN sounds very official, feels like it's for real $374 million annual revenue? Are they printing money? Staking in this sector has long been a bloodbath, and now they want to build their own network? That's a bit crazy Will it really be implemented in 2026? Talk is cheap, no action Can they really handle compliance? Too many variables Is this just a way to make quick money or are they really building infrastructure? It's hard to tell Institutions are all rushing here, it seems like there will be a fierce division in the end Board turnover and issuance increase clearly indicate a long-term battle Everyone wants a piece of the staking ecosystem now, but how many will actually survive?

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PerennialLeek

· 3h ago

400,000 ETH, now that's a true player. We small investors simply can't compare. MAVAN sounds impressive, but I wonder if they can deliver on time in 2026. This industry has too many tricks. $374 million in revenue? How come it's so precise? Feels a bit like bragging. Still, as I said before, the staking sector is now a game for big institutions. Retail investors can only watch. From token holders to infrastructure providers—this shift is indeed fierce. Let's wait and see.

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BrokenRugs

· 4h ago

400,000 ETH tokens, this scale is really impressive. I'm a bit worried about them having a monopoly.

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