Blockdaemon is the #1 staking provider for institutions, offering secure, risk‑mitigated rewards across 50+ blockchain networks. This monthly report covers current Ethereum‑ecosystem trends and compares Blockdaemon’s Ethereum validator performance to the network average.

Blockdaemon delivered a 4 bps edge in August, with 99.9% protocol uptime and zero slashing events over the past 12 months.

Key Report Takeaways: 

• Blockdaemon delivered 2.98% PRR vs 2.94% network average (+4 bps).
  
  
• Ethereum execution rewards hit their lowest point of the year, down 67% from February’s peak and 22% below July levels.
  
  
• The validator exit queue surged from ~10 days to ~45 - 46 days almost overnight.
  

Download the August 2025 Ethereum Validators Performance Report.