Ethereum stakers earned $174 million in September, down 30% from March peak

Ethereum stakers earned a total of $174 million in September, a 30% decrease from the peak in March ($247 million). Despite the decrease in earnings, the number of validators on the Ethereum network continues to grow. Currently, there are 1.09 million validators, indicating an increasing participation in network security. Despite the decrease in individual rewards, the number of validators is still increasing, indicating people's confidence in Ethereum's long-term prospects.