The Ethereum Foundation has now staked roughly $143 million worth of ether, effectively completing its previously announced 70,000 ETH staking target. The foundation deposited the bulk of its planned staking commitment in a single session, completing a program announced in February to turn dormant treasury holdings into a yield-generating position. At current staking rates, the position would generate roughly $3.9 million to $5.4 million annually at the 2.7% to 3.8% APY range typical for institutional stakers, with MEV-boost potentially pushing returns higher. The Ethereum Foundation is putting its ETH to work through staking, earning rewards that help fund research, grants, and operations — all without needing to sell its coins, creating a long-term, self-sustaining treasury. This replaces the earlier model where the foundation resorted to ETH sales that weighed over valuations.