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CryptoMediumUpdated•Originally published 25 March 2026•Updated 25 March 2026•
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BitMine Launches MAVAN Ethereum Staking Network with Global Ambitions

Key Facts

1BitMine, associated with Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee, has launched the MAVAN Ethereum staking network.
2Tom Lee stated that the MAVAN platform aims to become the world's largest Ethereum staking platform.
3The network is branded as 'Made in America,' focusing on domestic infrastructure within the United States.
4BitMine currently holds approximately 4.6 million ETH, representing about 3.8% of the global supply.

BitMine (NYSE: BMNR), a firm associated with Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee, has officially launched its MAVAN Ethereum staking network. The platform aims to become the world's largest Ethereum staking provider, committing $6.8 billion to the network while leveraging a "Made in America" strategy. BitMine currently holds approximately 4.6 million ETH, representing roughly 3.8% of the total global supply. This strategic move is tied to Lee’s "War Opportunity Thesis," which posits that geopolitical conflicts can drive growth in U.S. markets and infrastructure. Industry analysts suggest that locking up such a significant portion of ETH could reduce liquid supply and provide a bullish catalyst for the asset. The launch highlights a deepening institutional commitment to the Ethereum ecosystem and the growing importance of US-based crypto infrastructure.