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Cryptocurrency 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Cryptocurrencies, and Their Advantages

Trends and Performance of Major Cryptocurrencies


<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ETH Gets Cold Feet as LSTs Take Center Stage</h2>



<p>Ethereum&#8217;s days of ruling the crypto kingdom might be numbered, all thanks to the ingenious rise of Liquid Staking Tokens (LSTs). It&#8217;s time to prepare for a revolution that will rock the crypto world and bring forth a new bull market!</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">LSTs: The $17 Billion Phenomenon Sweeping the Bull Market</h2>



<p>In a twist of fate, LSTs are set to replace Ethereum&#8217;s native cryptocurrency, ETH. These tokens are already shaking up the market with a staggering valuation of approximately $17 billion, and their momentum is only getting stronger post the Ethereum Merge.</p>



<p>Read more: <a href="https://hodl.fm/digest-3/">Ethereum Shanghai upgrade, Arbitrum drama and an unexpected BTC whale?</a></p>



<p>ETH may offer a steady 4% annual yield through staking, but LSTs are here to level up the game. They present liquidity providers (LPs) with a conundrum, as they can now choose between the stability of staking ETH and the flexible earning potential of LSTs.</p>


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Staking with a Twist: ETH&#8217;s Dilemma</h2>



<p>Staking ETH and earning yields is all the rage now, but LSTs bring a refreshing twist to the game. Unlike regular staked ETH, LSTs are a liquid &#8220;receipt&#8221; token, freely tradable, and usable as collateral in DeFi protocols, providing ultimate flexibility to tokenholders.</p>



<p>With LSTs in their arsenal, LPs can have the best of both worlds. Earn yield from staked ETH while simultaneously providing liquidity in automated market makers (<a href="https://cointelegraph.com/explained/uniswap-and-automated-market-makers-explained">AMMs</a>). And did we mention the lower cost of entry? LSTs open the door to a wider audience and smaller investors.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Plot Thickens: ETH&#8217;s Fate Hangs in the Balance</h2>



<p>Folks in the crypto realm may argue that ETH&#8217;s place is secure, but the pace of change in the crypto universe is relentless. LSTs offer a more efficient way to earn yields, and as they gain traction, they could soon replace ETH as the kingpin of <a href="https://hodl.fm/decentralized-finance-defi-revolutionizing-traditional-financial-systems/">DeFi</a>.</p>



<p>Read more: <a href="https://hodl.fm/mysterious-ethereum-address-0xd275e/">Explosive Revelations: Mysterious Ethereum Address ‘0xd275e’ Raises Eyebrows in Crypto Circles</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Rise of LSTs: A New Dawn in Crypto</h2>



<p>It&#8217;s still early days, but the seeds of change have been planted. The surge in LST adoption is evident, and as people warm up to staking ETH, the revolution will gather pace.</p>


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<p>With LSTs taking center stage, a revitalization is on the horizon for the crypto industry. These tokens offer accessibility to new users, infusing new life into the market after the harsh &#8220;crypto winter.&#8221; So, before you put all your coins in the ETH basket, take a stroll through the vibrant world of LSTs. It may be the game-changing move you&#8217;ve been waiting for.</p>



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