Confused by BETH crypto? We break down the difference between the Solana meme coin, Binance's staking token, and the ProShares ETF so you don't buy the wrong asset.
Staking and mining are two ways blockchains secure themselves. Mining uses electricity and hardware; staking locks up crypto. Ethereum's shift to staking cut energy use by 99.95%. For most people, staking is cheaper, easier, and more profitable.
Staking replaces mining in Proof of Stake blockchains by letting users secure networks with their crypto holdings instead of energy-hungry hardware. Ethereum’s switch proved it works at scale - cleaner, cheaper, and more democratic.