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ETH Centralization Sequencer Concerns

Ethereum's reliance on centralized sequencers and large staking pools raises centralization concerns.

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FIRST SEENMay 26, 2026
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"Many rollups still rely on centralized sequencers, and massive staking pools of the likes of Lido continue to dominate the base layer (hence, centralization concerns are alive and well)."

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