Lido, the leading liquid staking protocol, holds over 28.5% of all staked Ether, underscoring its dominance in DeFi. Achieving a milestone, Lido Finance boasts one million validators, solidifying its status in Ethereum's DeFi landscape. Liquid staking platforms like Lido Finance democratize staking, allowing retail users with limited capital to participate without needing 32 Ether for validator nodes. Lido Finance represents the majority stake with 28.5% of staked Ether, while Coinbase holds 13.6%, as per Dune data. Currently, over 27% of the total Ether supply is staked, reflecting the growing influence of staking in Ethereum's ecosystem.