Ethereum ICO Wallet Wakes After a Decade, Starts Staking 40,000 ETH
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COINOTAG News, citing LookIntoChain, reports that an Ethereum ICO wallet address 0x2dCA, holding 40,000 ETH (about $120 million), has reawakened after more than a decade of dormancy. The address has begun routing funds into staking, signaling renewed on-chain activity and potential liquidity dynamics within the Ethereum ecosystem.
This development highlights ETH staking as a strategic channel for yield and capital efficiency among large holders. Market observers will monitor for sustained inflows, additional deposits, or linked on-chain signals that could inform risk appetite and validator participation in the network.
While the owner remains unidentified, the episode underscores the enduring importance of on-chain provenance and custody in the Proof-of-Stake era. If other dormant wallets resume activity and contribute staking deposits, the outcome could bolster network security and liquidity without implying immediate price movements.