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 January 2026, Blockdaemon delivered a 3.09% Protocol Reward Rate (PRR) versus the 2.83% CESR, outperforming the network by 26 basis points and ranking first among monitored validators. Performance was supported by consistent uptime, effective execution, and successful capture of high-value blocks during periods of elevated MEV activity.

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