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Online home decor market size to grow by USD 58.99 billion from 2021 to 2026: A descriptive analysis of customer landscape, vendor assessment, and market dynamics – Technavio

Online home decor market size to grow by USD 58.99 billion from 2021 to 2026: A descriptive analysis of customer landscape, vendor assessment, and market dynamics – Technavio
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NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The global online home decor market size is estimated to increase by USD 58.99 billion from 2021 to 2026. The market's growth momentum will accelerate at a CAGR of 8.92% during the forecast period - request a sample report

Global online home decor market – Vendor analysis
Vendor offerings -

  • Amazon.com Inc. – The company offers online home decor such as clocks, paintings, photo frames, posters, artificial flowers, and stickers.
  • Ashcomm LLC - The company offers online home décor such as bedroom sets, study tables, mirrored dressers, nightstands, and headboards.
  • Bed Bath and Beyond Inc. - The company offers online home decor products such as plant hangers, paintings, wall art, mirrors, and frames.
  • Herman Miller Inc. - The company offers various home decor products such as desks and tables.
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Vendor landscape –

The global online home decor market is fragmented, with the presence of several vendors. A few prominent vendors that offer online home decor in the market are Amazon.com Inc., Ashcomm LLC, Bed Bath and Beyond Inc., Century Furniture LLC, Chairish Inc., Coyuchi Inc., D decor Home Fabrics Pvt. Ltd., Herman Miller Inc., Hoffner Online GmbH & Co. KG, Home24 SE, Inter IKEA Holding BV, LaZBoy Inc., Otto GmbH & Co KG, Pier 1 Imports Inc., The Home Depot Inc., Urban Ladder Home Decor Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Urban Outfitters Inc., Walmart Inc., Wayfair Inc., and Williams Sonoma Inc. and others.

Market players compete on many different factors, including price, quality, brand, and variety. They use various marketing strategies to increase their market shares. The acquisition of new brands will provide the leading competitors an opportunity to maintain their dominance in the global online home decor market during the forecast period. They are also adopting the practice of sustainability. These factors will encourage market players to focus on customization. Major competitors are focusing on mass customizing their products by interacting with consumers with AR. Such technological advances are expected to drive the growth of the global online home décor market during the forecast period.

Global online home decor market - Customer landscape
To help companies evaluate and develop growth strategies, the report outlines –

  • Key purchase criteria
  • Adoption rates
  • Adoption lifecycle
  • Drivers of price sensitivity

Global online home decor market - Segmentation assessment

Segment overview
Technavio has segmented the market based on product (online home furniture, online home furnishings, and other online home decorative products). 

  • The online home furniture segment will grow at a significant rate during the forecast period. The preference for online shopping is increasing, owing to the growing Internet penetration rate and the rising number of smartphone users worldwide. The online channel allows manufacturers to expand their distribution networks by partnering with third-party e-retailers or establishing their own online shopping portals.

Geography overview
Based on geography, the global online home decor market is segmented into Europe, North America, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa. The report provides actionable insights and estimates the contribution of all regions to the growth of the global online home decor market.

  • Europe will account for 42% of the market's growth during the forecast period. The UK, and Germany are the key markets for online home decor market in Europe. However, market growth in this region will be slower than the growth of the market in APAC. The expansion of the urban population base is expected to increase the need for residential construction projects. This, in turn, will drive the online home decor market growth in Europe during the forecast period.

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Global online home decor market – Market dynamics

Leading drivers -  The rise in online spending and smartphone penetration is driving the market growth. The popularity of online shopping through smart devices has increased over the years owing to the high penetration of Internet services, improved economic growth, and the upgrade of purchase and delivery options with the emergence of m-commerce. Security features for online payments, free delivery, improved online customer services, and the customer-friendly designs of online shopping websites are also leading to the growth of the market.

Key trends - The growing demand for eco-friendly home decor items is a trend in the market. Environmental concerns and stringent government regulations are encouraging brand owners to adopt eco-friendly products. The rising awareness about the environment has increased the demand for eco-friendly furniture and other furnishings. This has motivated various home decor manufacturers to provide eco-friendly home decor items. Thus, the growing use of eco-friendly materials for manufacturing home decor is positively influencing the global online home decor market.

Major challenges - Strict competition from the offline channel will challenge the online home decor market during the forecast period. Consumers prefer purchasing home decor, home furnishings, and furniture from offline stores, as they can physically examine the products before making their purchase decision. Consumers explore options from different stores to get the best value and quality. Moreover, the offline segment is highly influenced by the increasing number of product specialty stores and brand-specific stores. Thus, offline stores will pose a threat to the global online home decor market growth during the forecast period.

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What are the key data covered in this online home decor market report?

  • CAGR of the market during the forecast period
  • Detailed information on factors that will drive the growth of the online home decor market between 2022 and 2026
  • Precise estimation of the size of the online home decor market and its contribution to the parent market
  • Accurate predictions about upcoming trends and changes in consumer behavior
  • Growth of the online home decor market across Europe, North America, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa
  • A thorough analysis of the market's competitive landscape and detailed information about vendors
  • Comprehensive analysis of factors that will challenge the growth of online home decor market vendors

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Online Home Decor Market Scope

Report Coverage

Details

Page number

140

Base year

2021

Forecast period

2022-2026

Growth momentum & CAGR

Accelerate at a CAGR of 8.92%

Market growth 2022-2026

USD 58.99 billion

Market structure

Fragmented

YoY growth 2021-2022 (%)

7.49

Regional analysis

Europe, North America, APAC, South America, and Middle East and Africa

Performing market contribution

Europe at 42%

Key countries

US, Canada, China, UK, and Germany

Competitive landscape

Leading vendors, market positioning of vendors, competitive strategies, and industry risks

Key companies profiled

Amazon.com Inc., Ashcomm LLC, Bed Bath and Beyond Inc., Century Furniture LLC, Chairish Inc., Coyuchi Inc., D decor Home Fabrics Pvt. Ltd., Herman Miller Inc., Hoffner Online GmbH & Co. KG, Home24 SE, Inter IKEA Holding BV, LaZBoy Inc., Otto GmbH & Co KG, Pier 1 Imports Inc., The Home Depot Inc., Urban Ladder Home Decor Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Urban Outfitters Inc., Walmart Inc., Wayfair Inc., and Williams Sonoma Inc.

Market dynamics

Parent market analysis, market growth inducers and obstacles, fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, and market condition analysis for the forecast period.

Customization purview

If our report has not included the data that you are looking for, you can reach out to our analysts and get segments customized.

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Table of contents

1 Executive Summary

  • 1.1 Market overview 
    • Exhibit 01: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Overview
    • Exhibit 02: Executive Summary – Data Table on Market Overview
    • Exhibit 03: Executive Summary – Chart on Global Market Characteristics
    • Exhibit 04: Executive Summary – Chart on Market by Geography
    • Exhibit 05: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation by Product
    • Exhibit 06: Executive Summary – Chart on Incremental Growth
    • Exhibit 07: Executive Summary – Data Table on Incremental Growth
    • Exhibit 08: Executive Summary – Chart on Vendor Market Positioning

2 Market Landscape

  • 2.1 Market ecosystem 
    • Exhibit 09: Parent market
    • Exhibit 10: Market Characteristics

3 Market Sizing

  • 3.1 Market definition 
    • Exhibit 11: Offerings of vendors included in the market definition
  • 3.2 Market segment analysis 
    • Exhibit 12: Market segments
  • 3.3 Market size 2021
  • 3.4 Market outlook: Forecast for 2021-2026 
    • Exhibit 13: Chart on Global - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
    • Exhibit 14: Data Table on Global - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
    • Exhibit 15: Chart on Global Market: Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Exhibit 16: Data Table on Global Market: Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)

4 Five Forces Analysis

  • 4.1 Five forces summary 
    • Exhibit 17: Five forces analysis - Comparison between 2021 and 2026
  • 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers 
    • Exhibit 18: Chart on Bargaining power of buyers – Impact of key factors 2021 and 2026
  • 4.3 Bargaining power of suppliers 
    • Exhibit 19: Bargaining power of suppliers – Impact of key factors in 2021 and 2026
  • 4.4 Threat of new entrants 
    • Exhibit 20: Threat of new entrants – Impact of key factors in 2021 and 2026
  • 4.5 Threat of substitutes 
    • Exhibit 21: Threat of substitutes – Impact of key factors in 2021 and 2026
  • 4.6 Threat of rivalry 
    • Exhibit 22: Threat of rivalry – Impact of key factors in 2021 and 2026
  • 4.7 Market condition 
    • Exhibit 23: Chart on Market condition - Five forces 2021 and 2026

5 Market Segmentation by Product

  • 5.1 Market segments 
    • Exhibit 24: Chart on Product - Market share 2021-2026 (%)
    • Exhibit 25: Data Table on Product - Market share 2021-2026 (%)
  • 5.2 Comparison by Product 
    • Exhibit 26: Chart on Comparison by Product
    • Exhibit 27: Data Table on Comparison by Product
  • 5.3 Online home furniture - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 
    • Exhibit 28: Chart on Online home furniture - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
    • Exhibit 29: Data Table on Online home furniture - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
    • Exhibit 30: Chart on Online home furniture - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Exhibit 31: Data Table on Online home furniture - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
  • 5.4 Online home furnishings - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 
    • Exhibit 32: Chart on Online home furnishings - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
    • Exhibit 33: Data Table on Online home furnishings - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
    • Exhibit 34: Chart on Online home furnishings - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Exhibit 35: Data Table on Online home furnishings - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
  • 5.5 Other online home decorative products - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 
    • Exhibit 36: Chart on Other online home decorative products - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
    • Exhibit 37: Data Table on Other online home decorative products - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
    • Exhibit 38: Chart on Other online home decorative products - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Exhibit 39: Data Table on Other online home decorative products - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
  • 5.6 Market opportunity by Product 
    • Exhibit 40: Market opportunity by Product ($ billion)

6 Customer Landscape

  • 6.1 Customer landscape overview 
    • Exhibit 41: Analysis of price sensitivity, lifecycle, customer purchase basket, adoption rates, and purchase criteria

7 Geographic Landscape

  • 7.1 Geographic segmentation 
    • Exhibit 42: Chart on Market share by geography 2021-2026 (%)
    • Exhibit 43: Data Table on Market share by geography 2021-2026 (%)
  • 7.2 Geographic comparison 
    • Exhibit 44: Chart on Geographic comparison
    • Exhibit 45: Data Table on Geographic comparison
  • 7.3 Europe - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
    • Exhibit 46: Chart on Europe - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
    • Exhibit 47: Data Table on Europe - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
    • Exhibit 48: Chart on Europe - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Exhibit 49: Data Table on Europe - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
  • 7.4 North America - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
    • Exhibit 50: Chart on North America - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
    • Exhibit 51: Data Table on North America - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
    • Exhibit 52: Chart on North America - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Exhibit 53: Data Table on North America - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
  • 7.5 APAC - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
    • Exhibit 54: Chart on APAC - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
    • Exhibit 55: Data Table on APAC - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
    • Exhibit 56: Chart on APAC - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Exhibit 57: Data Table on APAC - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
  • 7.6 South America - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
    • Exhibit 58: Chart on South America - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
    • Exhibit 59: Data Table on South America - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
    • Exhibit 60: Chart on South America - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Exhibit 61: Data Table on South America - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
  • 7.7 Middle East and Africa - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 
    • Exhibit 62: Chart on Middle East and Africa - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
    • Exhibit 63: Data Table on Middle East and Africa - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
    • Exhibit 64: Chart on Middle East and Africa - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Exhibit 65: Data Table on Middle East and Africa - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
  • 7.8 US - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
    • Exhibit 66: Chart on US - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
    • Exhibit 67: Data Table on US - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
    • Exhibit 68: Chart on US - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Exhibit 69: Data Table on US - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
  • 7.9 Germany - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
    • Exhibit 70: Chart on Germany - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
    • Exhibit 71: Data Table on Germany - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
    • Exhibit 72: Chart on Germany - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Exhibit 73: Data Table on Germany - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
  • 7.10 China - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
    • Exhibit 74: Chart on China - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
    • Exhibit 75: Data Table on China - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
    • Exhibit 76: Chart on China - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Exhibit 77: Data Table on China - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
  • 7.11 UK - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
    • Exhibit 78: Chart on UK - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
    • Exhibit 79: Data Table on UK - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
    • Exhibit 80: Chart on UK - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Exhibit 81: Data Table on UK - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
  • 7.12 Canada - Market size and forecast 2021-2026
    • Exhibit 82: Chart on Canada - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
    • Exhibit 83: Data Table on Canada - Market size and forecast 2021-2026 ($ billion)
    • Exhibit 84: Chart on Canada - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
    • Exhibit 85: Data Table on Canada - Year-over-year growth 2021-2026 (%)
  • 7.13 Market opportunity by geography 
    • Exhibit 86: Market opportunity by geography ($ billion)

8 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends

  • 8.1 Market drivers
  • 8.2 Market challenges
  • 8.3 Impact of drivers and challenges 
    • Exhibit 87: Impact of drivers and challenges in 2021 and 2026
  • 8.4 Market trends

9 Vendor Landscape

  • 9.1 Overview
  • 9.2 Vendor landscape 
    • Exhibit 88: Overview on Criticality of inputs and Factors of differentiation
  • 9.3 Landscape disruption 
    • Exhibit 89: Overview on factors of disruption
  • 9.4 Industry risks 
    • Exhibit 90: Impact of key risks on business

10 Vendor Analysis

  • 10.1 Vendors covered 
    • Exhibit 91: Vendors covered
  • 10.2 Market positioning of vendors 
    • Exhibit 92: Matrix on vendor position and classification
  • 10.3 Amazon.com Inc. 
    • Exhibit 93: Amazon.com Inc. - Overview
    • Exhibit 94: Amazon.com Inc. - Business segments
    • Exhibit 95: Amazon.com Inc. - Key news
    • Exhibit 96: Amazon.com Inc. - Key offerings
    • Exhibit 97: Amazon.com Inc. - Segment focus
  • 10.4 Ashcomm LLC 
    • Exhibit 98: Ashcomm LLC - Overview
    • Exhibit 99: Ashcomm LLC - Product / Service
    • Exhibit 100: Ashcomm LLC - Key offerings
  • 10.5 Bed Bath and Beyond Inc. 
    • Exhibit 101: Bed Bath and Beyond Inc. - Overview
    • Exhibit 102: Bed Bath and Beyond Inc. - Product / Service
    • Exhibit 103: Bed Bath and Beyond Inc. - Key news
    • Exhibit 104: Bed Bath and Beyond Inc. - Key offerings
  • 10.6 Herman Miller Inc. 
    • Exhibit 105: Herman Miller Inc. - Overview
    • Exhibit 106: Herman Miller Inc. - Business segments
    • Exhibit 107: Herman Miller Inc. - Key offerings
    • Exhibit 108: Herman Miller Inc. - Segment focus
  • 10.7 Inter IKEA Holding BV 
    • Exhibit 109: Inter IKEA Holding BV - Overview
    • Exhibit 110: Inter IKEA Holding BV - Product / Service
    • Exhibit 111: Inter IKEA Holding BV - Key news
    • Exhibit 112: Inter IKEA Holding BV - Key offerings
  • 10.8 Urban Ladder Home Decor Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
    • Exhibit 113: Urban Ladder Home Decor Solutions Pvt. Ltd. - Overview
    • Exhibit 114: Urban Ladder Home Decor Solutions Pvt. Ltd. - Key offerings
  • 10.9 Urban Outfitters Inc. 
    • Exhibit 115: Urban Outfitters Inc. - Overview
    • Exhibit 116: Urban Outfitters Inc. - Business segments
    • Exhibit 117: Urban Outfitters Inc. - Key offerings
    • Exhibit 118: Urban Outfitters Inc. - Segment focus
  • 10.10 Walmart Inc. 
    • Exhibit 119: Walmart Inc. - Overview
    • Exhibit 120: Walmart Inc. - Business segments
    • Exhibit 121: Walmart Inc. - Key news
    • Exhibit 122: Walmart Inc. - Key offerings
    • Exhibit 123: Walmart Inc. - Segment focus
  • 10.11 Wayfair Inc. 
    • Exhibit 124: Wayfair Inc. - Overview
    • Exhibit 125: Wayfair Inc. - Business segments
    • Exhibit 126: Wayfair Inc. - Key news
    • Exhibit 127: Wayfair Inc. - Key offerings
    • Exhibit 128: Wayfair Inc. - Segment focus
  • 10.12 Williams Sonoma Inc. 
    • Exhibit 129: Williams Sonoma Inc. - Overview
    • Exhibit 130: Williams Sonoma Inc. - Business segments
    • Exhibit 131: Williams Sonoma Inc. - Key news
    • Exhibit 132: Williams Sonoma Inc. - Key offerings
    • Exhibit 133: Williams Sonoma Inc. - Segment focus

11 Appendix

  • 11.1 Scope of the report
  • 11.2 Inclusions and exclusions checklist 
    • Exhibit 134: Inclusions checklist
    • Exhibit 135: Exclusions checklist
  • 11.3 Currency conversion rates for US$ 
    • Exhibit 136: Currency conversion rates for US$
  • 11.4 Research methodology 
    • Exhibit 137: Research methodology
    • Exhibit 138: Validation techniques employed for market sizing
    • Exhibit 139: Information sources
  • 11.5 List of abbreviations 
    • Exhibit 140: List of abbreviations
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Reef-devouring predator survives coral bleaching and feasts on the survivors

Research conducted by marine biologists from the University of Sydney has found juvenile crown-of-thorns starfish can withstand tremendous heatwaves well…

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Research conducted by marine biologists from the University of Sydney has found juvenile crown-of-thorns starfish can withstand tremendous heatwaves well above levels that kill coral. These starfish then develop into carnivorous predators that devour reefs just as they begin to regrow.

Credit: University of Sydney, Byrne et al.

Research conducted by marine biologists from the University of Sydney has found juvenile crown-of-thorns starfish can withstand tremendous heatwaves well above levels that kill coral. These starfish then develop into carnivorous predators that devour reefs just as they begin to regrow.

Crown-of-thorns starfish are native to the Great Barrier Reef and found in the Indo-Pacific region, but they are classified as a species of concern because the damage large populations cause to coral is more significant than any other species. They fall behind only cyclones and bleaching events in their impact on coral mortality.

New findings suggest the species’ resilience to warming waters could exacerbate the ravaging effect climate change has on coral reefs.

The research is published in the journal Global Change Biology, led by Professor Maria Byrne from the School of Life and Environmental Sciences. She is also a member of the Marine Science Institute and Sydney Environment Institute.

Over the course of the experiment, juvenile crown-of-thorns displayed a surprisingly high heat tolerance, higher than that observed in their adult counterparts. This means that, even if the coral-eating adult stage declines in climate change-driven ocean warming scenarios, perhaps from a lack of their coral prey or from the heat, their herbivorous young can wait patiently for the opportune moment to grow into carnivores.

Coral bleaching and death can be triggered when waters warm by 1-3 degrees Celsius above the normal summer maximum, depending on how long the temperature lasts.

“We found juvenile crown of thorns starfish can tolerate almost three times the heat intensity that causes coral bleaching, using a model that measures temperature over time,” Professor Byrne said.

“This is an important finding that has implications for understanding the impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems, especially the influence of understudied small cryptic species.

“Juveniles might well benefit from warming waters. The increase in the amount of their rubble habitat, generated by coral bleaching and mortality, allows their numbers to build over time.”

The crown-of-thorns starfish is nature’s ultimate coral predator, with a circle of life perfectly adapted to warming waters.

During outbreaks of their carnivorous adult phase, crown-of-thorns starfish dine pervasively on stony coral, leaving lifeless skeletons across the reef. These skeletons eventually become home to algae before crumbling. Bleaching induced coral mortality has a similar effect.

The remains of dead coral may provide the perfect habitat for the starfish’s tiny, algae-eating offspring. According to previous research by Professor Byrne, the juveniles can survive, and wait, for at least six years for the reef to come back to life, and given the opportunity as coral recovers these juveniles can grow into coral-eating predators and start the cycle again.

“The heat resistance and potential for the juveniles to gradually build-up in the reef infrastructure in coral rubble over years might be a phenomenon contributing to the initiation of adult crown-of-thorns starfish outbreaks,” said Matt Clements, PhD student and co-author of the study.

“Loss of natural predators due to overfishing and the build-up of nutrients in the water have been suspected to contribute to outbreaks of crown-of-thorns starfish. Now we have evidence that bleaching induced coral mortality could aid the seafloor-dwelling juveniles, leading to subsequent large waves of adults in reefs which exacerbate the ravages of climate change.”

The researchers also identified factors that contribute to the juveniles’ ability to survive in warming conditions. They include small size, which may reduce physiological requirements, and their ability to feed on a variety of food sources, despite preferring a diet of coralline algae.


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The LSDFi sector’s total value locked has grown 5,870% since January as ETH holders seek better yields.
The Ethereum liquid staking…

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The LSDFi sector’s total value locked has grown 5,870% since January as ETH holders seek better yields.

The Ethereum liquid staking derivatives finance (LSDFi) ecosystem has seen a surge in growth this year as Ether (ETH) holders chose to stake rather than liquidate. 

Despite ETH withdrawals being enabled with the Ethereum Shapella upgrade in April 2023, an Oct. 16 LSDFi report from crypto data aggregator CoinGecko said the sector grew by 58.7x since January.

By August 2023, LSD protocols accounted for 43.7% of the total 26.4 million ETH staked, with Lido having the lion’s share at almost a third of the total staked market.

The LSDFi sector growth stats show ETH holders would rather re-stake for better yield opportunities than liquidate their assets after withdrawing.

CoinGecko noted that since withdrawals were enabled, the exit queue remained at zero for more than half of the time (55%) and stayed below 10 validators for 77% of the time.

LSDs were introduced to enable smaller ETH holders to participate in staking and unlock liquidity after the Ethereum Beacon Chain launch in December 2020.

Multichain TVL across top 10 LSDFi protocols. Source: CoinGecko

Since the beginning of this year, the total value locked across the ten leading LSDFi protocols, not including Lido, surged to over $900 million, according to the report.

The total value locked in LSDFi protocols grew 5,870% since January 2023. Comparatively, the total decentralized finance TVL contracted by around 8% over the same period, according to DefiLlama.

The average yield for LSD protocols since January 2022 has been 4.4% though this will decline as the amount of staked ETH increases.

There are currently 27.6 million ETH staked valued at around $43.4 billion, according to Beaconcha.in.

Related: Liquid staking emerges as a game-changer for crypto investors

Over the past two weeks, Ethereum proponents have cheered on the rise of LSDFi platform Diva which they say is carrying out a “vampire attack” on Lido — enticing users and liquidity from Lido by offering higher incentives.

Diva offers token rewards to stakers that lock up their ETH and Lido staked ETH (stETH) for divETH. Since the beginning of October, Diva’s TVL surged 650% to 15,386 stETH valued at around $24 million, according to Divascan.

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Follow this 10-step guide to saving and investing, and you’ll be much more likely to gain financial security in your life.

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…Follow this 10-step guide to saving and investing, and you’ll be much more likely to gain financial security in your life.

This article is a severely edited ([  ]) and abridged (…) version of the original article by Christopher Smith for the sake of clarity and brevity to provide a faster and easier read.

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1. Live on Less Money Than You Make

…Think that’s an impossible goal? It can be tough to get started, but here’s some help. (Hint: It all starts with making a budget. It’s difficult to save money if you don’t know where your money is going in the first place.)

2. Be a Saver Before You Become an Investor

You can lose some or all of the dollars you invest but, when you save, you aren’t putting your money at risk… so start by…[creating[ an emergency or rainy day fund…[consisting of] six months of living costs.

  • If you’re starting from nothing, open a savings account at an online bank or credit union that requires only a small minimum (or even zero) deposit. Even if you can contribute only $10 per pay period, start there and allow that money to build over time…Don’t feel that you need to save that amount tomorrow…Start where you can and just develop the habit of saving first; then worry about getting to six months.
  • If you’re a high-income earner, look at using a tax-free money market fund (a municipal money market fund) instead of an online savings account. A savings account could force you to pay federal taxes as high as 37% on the interest you earn. Municipal money market funds are exempt from taxes.

3. Make Investing for Retirement Your Highest Priority

It can be tempting to postpone the delayed gratification of retirement investing and spend your money on other things, but it’s important to be disciplined [so,] once you’ve protected yourself against emergencies with some savings, start investing for your retirement. How to invest for retirement can be a daunting prospect, but the tips below show you the easiest path.

4. Enroll in Your Company’s Retirement Plan

If you’re an employee, talk to the appropriate person at your company about enrolling in the retirement plan. This simple step can set the financial foundation for the rest of your life…

The most common type of company retirement plan is a 401(k). Many companies offer “matches,” giving you even more incentive to fund your retirement plan. A “match” is money your company adds to your 401(k) plan based on your own contribution. The most common company match is 50 cents for every dollar you contribute, up to 6% of your annual salary…[so] always contribute enough to get the full company match because that’s free money. Employees can contribute up to $20,500 to their 401(k) plans for 2022. Anyone 50 or older can add an additional $6,500 in catch-up contributions.

5. Start a Roth IRA if You Don’t Have Access to a Company Retirement Plan

If you don’t have the option to join a company retirement plan, don’t worry. There,,,[are] alternatives, either a Roth ARA or a traditional IRA….

  • With a Roth IRA, you contribute after-tax dollars but your money grows tax-free, and you can withdraw it without owing any taxes during your retirement years. No matter your age, if you’re not a big income earner, a Roth IRA is recommended.
  • With a traditional IRA, you contribute pre-tax dollars (these dollars don’t count toward your taxable income). Your money grows tax-deferred, but you’ll pay taxes on it when you withdraw it during your retirement years. If you’re over age 40 and you earn a big paycheck, a traditional 401(k) is recommended so you can get the upfront tax benefit. You’ll likely have a lower income tax rate during retirement so even though it’s safe to say taxes will rise in the future, you’ll still probably end up saving money….

6. Put Your Money in a Target Date Fund

Now that you’ve set up your 401(k) and/or your IRA and have started contributing to them, make sure to put that money to work. You’ll have choices for how to invest the money…but a target date fund as a simple, smart investment solution. Just pick the year closest to when you think you’re going to retire, and slap all the money you’re saving into that choice…You don’t have to do a thing other than invest your money. It’s the ultimate in ‘set it and forget it’ investing — and could be the best and easiest investment choice you ever make.

Target date funds automatically rebalance your portfolio with the proper mixture of investments based on how many years you are away from retirement. When you’re young, retirement fund administrators will invest heavily in stocks. When you’re older, they’ll reduce your exposure to stocks, hopefully leaving enough in your portfolio so that your returns outrun inflation.

7. Automate Your Investment Contributions

The beauty of company-sponsored retirement plans is that, when you set up the account, you can have your contributions automatically deducted from your paycheck…[which] prevents you from spending money that you should be investing. It also aligns with a “set it and forget it” strategy which is by far the easiest to maintain.

8. Increase the Amount of Money You’re Investing Over Time

…[When] you think about how much money you need to save for retirement or even for your emergency fund, it’s easy to get overwhelmed…[so] tackle it one paycheck at a time, one monthly contribution at a time…[and when] you’ve established a good emergency fund and have automated your retirement contributions…take the next step…[of increasing] your contributions by one cent for every dollar you earn…every six months…You’re not going to miss that one additional cent, but you’ll steadily increase the amount of money you’re putting aside for your future and you’ll be living on less than what you make.

…Save a dime for every dollar you make if you start investing in your 20s..[because] if you’re not putting that dime in, you’re not going to have saved enough money. If you start in your 30s, you’ve got to do more than a dime, and [in your] 40s more than that, [etc,]…As I mentioned earlier, start putting in what you put in and then step it up every six months.

9. Don’t Change Your Investment Plan Due to Big Swings in the Market

Once you’ve gotten this far, your biggest enemy is the temptation to wander off the path and, for some people, that happens when the market crashes…[but] this is not a time to jump in — or jump out — of the market, especially when you’re young…[and especially] where you put money in once a month or once every pay period. Leave it alone….

10. Set Aside Any Extra Cash

If you’ve reached step 10 in your life, congratulations. You’re on your way to building wealth…and if you have more income after that…set a monetary goal for each of your priorities (a new car, a new house, a major trip, etc.) and open separate savings accounts for each goal…

Conclusion

…[The above] saving and investing advice is simple to follow. It also helps take away the stress you may have about money, because you can follow this plan and achieve financial freedom.

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