The Ethereum Foundation deposited a significant portion of its treasury holdings into staking on April 3, 2026, completing a program announced in February to convert dormant holdings into yield-generating positions. This move represents the foundation's commitment to participating in Ethereum's proof-of-stake consensus while generating returns on treasury assets. The completion of the 70,000 ETH staking target demonstrates institutional confidence in Ethereum staking infrastructure and validates the network's transition to more sustainable consensus mechanisms.