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 Composite Ether Staking Rate (CESR) benchmark.

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In February 2026, Blockdaemon delivered a 3.23% Protocol Reward Rate (PRR) versus the 2.90% CESR, outperforming the network by 33 basis points and ranking 2nd among monitored institutional staking providers. Performance was driven primarily by execution-layer rewards, supported by consistent uptime and the capture of several high-value blocks, alongside continued MEV optimization efforts.

Download the February 2026 Ethereum Validators Performance Report to understand how staking outcomes are evolving in an increasingly performance-sensitive environment.