Ethereum (ETH) Staking Hits 50% Milestone, Sparking Debate Over Supply Data Accuracy

Ethereum has reached a significant network milestone, with over 50% of its total ETH supply now locked in staking contracts. This achievement, however, has ignited a debate within the crypto community regarding the transparency of circulating supply data. Critics argue that common market data providers present a "misleading" picture by not adequately accounting for staked assets, which are effectively removed from active trading circulation. Proponents of Proof-of-Stake (PoS) highlight this high staking ratio as a sign of robust network security and long-term holder commitment. The controversy centers on whether adjusted supply metrics, which consider locked ETH, should be standardized to provide a clearer view of market dynamics and potential selling pressure for the ETH cryptocurrency.