Blockdaemon is a leading institutional staking provider, delivering secure, risk-mitigated rewards across more than 50 blockchain networks. This monthly report analyzes key Ethereum ecosystem developments and compares Blockdaemon’s validator performance against the broader network benchmark.

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In April 2026, Blockdaemon delivered a 2.89% Protocol Reward Rate (PRR) versus the ~2.84% network average, outperforming the network by approximately 5 basis points and ranking #1 among institutional staking providers. Performance was supported by stronger execution-layer conditions, continued MEV optimization, consistent validator operations, and elevated on-chain activity across DeFi and tokenized asset settlement.

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