
As the Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) merge approaches later this year, Lido Staked ETH (CRYPTO: stETH) has suffered severely due to insolvencies across firms, such as Celsius and 3AC.
What Happened: As the Ethereum merge nears, which shifts Ethereum to proof-of-stake, Lido Finance initiated Staked Ether for investors and traders who had staked Ethereum, on the beacon chain, as a means for liquidity.