1. Yield is increasing to 7% - 12% after the merge, as validators will now earn transaction fees, and MEV if configured. This increases it to approx $18k a year

1. Yield is increasing to 7% - 12% after the merge, as validators will now earn transaction fees, and MEV if configured. This increases it to approx $18k a year. 2. This is assuming 1 ETH = $1650. If the Ethereum price doubles (but still under the ATH), you'd be at $36k a year; not enough for Cali or NYC (perhaps if you own your home?) but certainly fine for cheaper COL states.