2026-01-11 10:19:11

This week’s key project updates are quite noteworthy.

On the Ethereum side, the queue for validator exits has been cleared. What does this mean? It indicates that most validators wishing to exit have completed the process, and the network’s validator structure has reached a new equilibrium. This is a positive signal for the overall ecosystem’s stability.

There is a new proposal from Optimism to allocate half of the protocol revenue for buybacks. This approach is becoming increasingly common in DeFi — using buybacks to stabilize the token price while also releasing positive signals to the community.

WLFI has applied for a national trust bank license in the United States, which is more than just a project update; it involves the integration of traditional finance and Web3. Obtaining such a license signifies that a formal entity is entering the space, elevating compliance to a new level.

Jito has launched the IBRL Explorer, another expansion of their ecosystem tools. For those interested in deepening their understanding of the Solana MEV ecosystem, this provides an additional data viewing window.

Overall, this week’s project teams have made new progress across technology, finance, compliance, and tools, indicating ongoing ecosystem iteration.

ETH0,68%

OP-3,07%

WLFI-0,35%

JTO-4,33%

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OldLeekMaster

· 01-13 00:16

Resetting the validator queue is indeed quite important, indicating that everyone has decided whether to withdraw or stay. Optimism repurchases half of its revenue... Hmm, no wonder OP has been quite lively these days. However, the WLFI license is the real highlight; the entry of the mainstream team is something to watch carefully. Jito's tools have been updated again, and the Solana ecosystem is becoming more competitive.

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ZkSnarker

· 01-11 10:48

lol eth validator queue finally hitting zero... actually makes sense tho, network's just like "aight we're done shuffling people around"

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GateUser-00be86fc

· 01-11 10:47

Wait, OP is about to dump the market? Repurchasing half of the revenue... It feels like they're preemptively preparing for a collapse.

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DegenApeSurfer

· 01-11 10:45

The resetting of validator queue indicates that the ecosystem is indeed stabilizing, but the real test will depend on how things develop moving forward. OP repurchasing half of its revenue—this tactic is familiar, just trying to boost confidence. Hopefully, they can stick with it. The most interesting thing is WLFI obtaining a license. The official team is really coming, and it's uncertain whether that's good or bad.

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UncleWhale

· 01-11 10:44

Validator queue reset actually means that the network has stabilized, but the real test is still to come. The OP buyback scheme has become quite common now; only those who can stick to the end will be considered winners. Getting a banking license for WLFI sounds impressive, but whether it can actually be implemented remains to be seen. Jito has launched a new tool, and it seems that the infrastructure on the Solana chain is indeed being strengthened, but I wonder if ordinary users will benefit. This week, the ecosystem seems to be moving, but it feels like everyone is working independently. What can truly support the next bull market?

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