Ethereum 50% staking figure by Santiment draws criticism from researchers

CoinDesk
by Olivier Acuna
February 18, 2026
CoinShares and Ethplorer.io say the 50% figure reflects cumulative deposits, not active staked ETH, which remains closer to 30% of supply.
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Originally published on CoinDesk on 2/18/2026