Analysis of Centralization Risks of Lido
With Ethereum's transition to a PoS mechanism, Lido, as one of the biggest beneficiaries, has seen its growing market share raise concerns and doubts within the community. Particularly as Lido refuses to "self-limit" and plans to further expand its market size, the threat narrative surrounding Lido has become a hot topic of discussion within the current Ethereum community.
Some community members are concerned that the rise of Lido may undermine the decentralized nature of Ethereum. They worry that Lido's market monopoly position could lead to node centralization, posing a threat to the overall security and stability of the network. However, there are also views that the concerns over Lido's market share and centralization risks are overblown. Regardless of the perspective held, each has its reasons.
This article will delve into the market share and centralization risks of Lido, objectively assessing its impact on the decentralization and network security of Ethereum.
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