# Ethereum needs you - to ensure decentralisation by Darren Langley

- Speakers: Darren Langley
- Channel: [Ethereum Denver](https://streameth.org/ethereum-denver)
- Date: 2023-10-07
- Duration: 16:05
- Watch: https://streameth.org/watch/yt-qkMPpY5cKuc
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkMPpY5cKuc

## Description

This is a call to arms - the Shanghai hard fork isn’t far away now, and with it comes some important decisions for participants in Ethereum’s Proof of Stake system. Rocket Pool is currently the only decentralised staking protocol that’s completely trestles and permissionless. Earning a boosted return from liquid staking commissions, access to industry-leading features and technical support are just some of the reasons to join. Come along to learn how anyone can be a node operator with Rocket Pool!