Ethereum validators asked to fund projects with up to 10% of staking rewards under new proposal (opens original article in a new tab)

A new Ethereum proposal allows validators to redirect up to 10% of staking rewards to fund ecosystem projects, with mandatory contributions if majority supports it.

• Ethereum validators may redirect 0% to 10% of staking rewards to fund ecosystem projects
• If majority supports nonzero rate, contribution becomes mandatory via splitter contract
• Proposal aims to address free-rider problem by shifting funding burden to validators