Buterin tips distributed validators to simplify Ethereum staking

While complex to set up, distributed validator technology could improve Ethereum’s staking experience, according to the creator of Ethereum.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed adding distributed validator technology (DVT) to the blockchain’s staking mechanism, arguing it could simplify the process and the technology backing it.

Buterin pitched “native DVT” in a post to the Ethereum Research forum on Wednesday,  which he said would allow Ether (ETH) stakers “to stake without fully relying on one single node.”

Currently, Ethereum validators can only run one node to work to secure the blockchain, which can incur penalties if it goes down.

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