Lido, a decentralized protocol enabling liquid staking on Ethereum, has released Version 3 (V3) of its infrastructure, centered on stVaults. These modular vaults allow users to customize staking parameters, including validator selection, fee structures, and risk profiles while retaining access to STETH, Lido’s liquid staking token.
Ethereum’s Lido Rolls Out Modular Staking in Major Protocol Overhaul
Lido‘s update responds to evolving demands in Ethereum’s staking landscape, where institutional participants seek compliance-tailored setups and advanced users require flexible reward mechanisms. Lido’s previous “one-size-fits-all” model no longer aligns with market diversity, prompting V3’s emphasis on personalization.
stVaults operate non-custodially, letting users stake ETH through chosen node operators while minting STETH. A Reserve Ratio (RR) mechanism requires vaults to maintain over-collateralization, mitigating slashing risks by ensuring STETH remains backed by sufficient ETH. This design integrates with Lido’s existing core protocol, leveraging its liquidity and security.
Institutions can create dedicated vaults with verified node operators for compliance, while asset managers use stVaults to develop structured DeFi products. Node operators gain direct access to high-volume stakers, diversifying revenue streams. The system also supports leveraged strategies via primary or secondary ETH markets.
Lido V3’s rollout occurs in three stages: early adopter testing, a testnet phase, and a mainnet launch enabling institutional setups and shared security configurations. The protocol aims to bolster Ethereum’s decentralization by fostering competition among node operators and spreading stake distribution.
By allowing customizable vaults and voluntary protocol upgrades, Lido V3 seeks to balance liquidity, security, and user sovereignty. The update positions STETH as adaptable collateral within Ethereum’s ecosystem, aiming to sustain Lido’s dominance in liquid staking amid growing competition.
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