BTCS and Figment Launch Innovative Staker Protection Plan to Enhance Ethereum Validator Experience

BTCS Inc., a blockchain infrastructure company, is partnering with Figment Inc. to introduce a novel Staker Protection Plan (SPP) that aims to transform the Ethereum validator experience. The pilot program, which will involve WonderFi Technologies Inc. as the first customer, is set to launch in March 2025 alongside Ethereum's Pectra network upgrade.

The Staker Protection Plan offers validators multiple strategic advantages, including the potential to retain up to 90% of execution layer reward profits and generate more stable income through pre-sold block space on the Ethereum network. By implementing robust compliance measures, including adherence to U.S. Treasury Department OFAC regulations, the plan provides validators with a legally secure operational environment.

Key innovations of the plan include transaction pre-confirmation capabilities and advanced MEV (Miner Extractable Value) infrastructure. These features are designed to reduce blockchain congestion, minimize transaction wait times, and optimize block space utilization. The approach promises to enhance efficiency for decentralized applications (dApps) and blockchain searchers by providing more predictable transaction experiences.

WonderFi will initially implement the plan on its Bitbuy and Coinsquare platforms, allowing stakers to benefit from improved revenue potential and operational security. By facilitating direct block space monetization, the program also supports greater network decentralization—a critical goal for blockchain ecosystem development.

BTCS CEO Charles Allen emphasized the strategic significance of the partnership, noting that the Staker Protection Plan represents a pivotal step toward sustainable and scalable blockchain infrastructure. The initiative underscores a broader industry trend toward creating more robust, compliant, and financially attractive validation mechanisms.