Hi everyone, wanted to see whether there has been any discussion in the ecosystem around creating a liquid staking mechanism for OP. Something similar to this proposal in the Arbitrum eco:
ARB Staking: Unlock ARB Utility and Align Governance
The two main points are:
- ARB Staking: The proposal suggests enabling ARB token holders to stake their tokens. By staking, holders can delegate their tokens to governance participants (like delegates) and capture future rewards.
- stARB Token: A liquid, staked version of ARB (called stARB) will be introduced. It will allow users to restake ARB, use it in decentralized finance (DeFi), and ensure any rewards automatically compound.
Right now every OP holder has to decide: participate in governance or participate in the economy of the network. With a liquid staked version of OP a holder can participate in governance AND economic activities like DeFi or restaking.