Staking has always been one of the best ways for crypto investors to generate yield with their assets. However, many investors ignored single-sided staking in favor of creating LP tokens due to the explosion of decentralized exchanges, the AMM (Automated Market Maker) model, and the intrigue of yield farming.
The pendulum has swung with investors realizing the pitfalls of impermanent loss. As Bitcoin (BTC) holds support above $30,000 and the market reignites in bullish sentiment, staking has seen a wash of new attention. So, Fantom (FTM) versus Ethereum (ETH) versus DigiToads (TOADS), which will come out on top? This article dives into these top altcoins and analyzes the increase in staking activity: here is why investors prefer staking.
The Rise of Staking
Staking activity has increased as investors consolidate their portfolios and break LP tokens. Staking’s core advantage for investors is the simplicity and single sided-returns. Pairing ERC20 coins opens the door to impermanent loss, and the recent volatility has left plenty of LP providers in the red.
Another driving factor for this increased popularity has been the upgrades to staking itself, including DigiToads’ introduction of NFT staking.
DigiToads (TOADS) Revolutionary NFT Staking Mechanic
DigiToads has changed the game by introducing NFT staking, allowing holders of digital collectibles to turn them into capital assets. The protocol will release 3,500 NFTs throughout the presale, and analysts have quickly deemed this collection the coolest NFTs to own right now. What other collection provides passive income?
DigiToads, alongside introducing this new mechanism, pioneers into the unknown, changing the very definition of what it means to be a DeFi protocol. This expansive ecosystem, referred to as The Swamp, introduces a suite of DeFi products, all with a singular purpose: creating wealth for TOADS holders.
The Swamp features a play-to-earn game, airdrops for all holders, novel initiatives to expand the protocol treasury through leveraging community traders, charity initiatives, a native DEX, an educational platform, and much more.
But the protocol’s standout feature is its economic design and the Toad Tax, which ensures a constant stream of revenue and value creation throughout the ecosystem.
Those entering and leaving The Swamp pay a tax, and a portion gets burnt automatically, making TOADS a hyper-deflationary token. Additionally, a portion funds the NFT staking payout pool ensuring regular and timely payments for these lucky NFT owners.
Analysts have already forecast a 700% gain for TOADS in the coming weeks. Given that its presale has raised $5.7 million, its current trajectory points to becoming one of 2023’s best altcoins.
Fantom (FTM) Reduces Validator Stake
Fantom (FTM) has recently reduced the minimum validator requirement to 50,000 $FTM, which will encourage greater decentralization and allow smaller investors to spin up validators for the Fantom (FTM) network.
Fantom (FTM) staking has seen a considerable increase in popularity as $FTM holders were amongst the worse affected by unprofitable LP positions given the dramatic collapse of the ecosystem.
The notion of staking $FTM to earn $FTM has proven highly popular, and the good news for stakers is that analysts forecast Fantom (FTM) trading between $0.50 and $0.62 in 2024.
Ethereum (ETH) Staking Up-Only?
Ethereum (ETH) staking has been one of the greatest success stories of 2023; withdrawals proved to be a significant derisking event whetting the appetite of larger holders to engage in the staking process.
Ethereum (ETH) staking has sparked the LSDFi narrative and created a considerable growth vector within DeFi. However, the success of Ethereum (ETH) staking has fallen victim to its own success. As the percentage of $ETH staked rises, payouts for stakers fall, making staking less attractive.
Price predictions remain optimistic for $ETH long term, with analysts forecasting a range between $3,233.28 and $3,874.74 in 2024.
Closing Thoughts: Single-Sided Earning Versus Dual Flows
Are tokens that can be staked the best cryptos to buy now? Analysts think yes. The ability to generate yield denominated in the staked asset makes staking the most straightforward and safest way for investors to grow their crypto stack.
TOADS inches into the lead, not only as the top ICO but as the best altcoin to stake, given the dual flow of TOADS tokens to holders via airdrops and NFT staking. Pair this with DigiToads’ low market cap and the aggressive presale demand, which point to TOADS becoming the next 100X altcoin gem.
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