Lido

Lido V3: Testnet-2

After weeks of builder feedback, stVaults are now sharper, faster & one step closer to mainnet.

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It's time for the 29th Node Operator Community Call!

Mark your calendar for next Tuesday, June 17th, 4pm UTC.

Agenda:
• Lido ValSet Updates w/ Iryna
• Grandine w/ @sauliuseth
• stVaults Testnet Progress w/ stETH Workstream
• CSM ICS (Identified Community Staker) Preview w/ @d_gusakov

Proposal: Incorporating Distributed Validator Technology (DVT) within the Lido Curated Node Operator set.

https://research.lido.fi/t/proposal-curated-module-intra-operator-dvt-guidelines/10197

Institutional stETH Lending 🏦

@MapleFinance now supports Lido’s stETH for institutional stablecoin lending, enabling institutions to borrow without exiting liquid staking positions.

This expands capital-efficient solutions within DeFi.

Introducing the Community Stakers Identification (ICS) Framework proposal for the upcoming upgrade to the Lido Community Staking Module (CSM v2) 🧵

This framework presents a score-based system designed to recognise independent stakers in a robust yet straightforward manner, increasing participation in the Lido protocol.

New Lido Community Staking Tribes (LCST) addition: Cryptoknight Academy 🛡️🗡️

Founded in 2017, Cryptoknight is a leading Web3 education platform empowering students to enter the DeFi world.

Their next mission? Educate their students on the wonders of Ethereum home staking.

May Validator Set Updates are now available on the Lido Node Operator Portal.

Discover the latest advancements across modules and major protocol news in one place.

https://t.co/EhaSztTNf0

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CSM v2 Features - Part 2: Variable Node Operator reward share

Unlike v1’s flat reward share, v2 introduces a differentiated reward structure based on Node Operator type and the number of active validators.

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CSM v2 Features - Part 2: Variable Node Operator Reward Share

Unlike v1’s flat reward share, CSM v2 introduces a differentiated reward structure based on Node Operator type and the number of active validators.

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The Snapshot for Community Staking Module V2 has been approved!

CSM v2 brings with it a slew of upgrades, with the following goals:
• Boost Community Staker participation
• Keep rewards competitive
• Scale CSM to double-digit share of Lido stake

Presenting the first key feature: Identified Community Stakers (ICS)

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Lido and Komainu.

The institutional pathway to Ethereum staking.

Exciting news: @defi_wonderland joins the Lido Community Staking Tribes 🌐

Wonderland is a group of developers, researchers, data scientists + more creating open and decentralised financial applications for Ethereum.

Their mission? To build cool sh*t.

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Lido Validator & Node Operator Metrics: Q1 2025 📊

Dive into the latest insights from the Lido staking ecosystem.

https://t.co/IjPFpPbk2g

Overview:
• Core stats, client diversity & infra setup for CSM.
• Cross-module operator participation.
• DVT implementations across modules.

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Lido Validator & Node Operator Metrics: Q1 2024 📊

Dive into the latest insights from the Lido staking ecosystem below.

https://t.co/BjTV5kveZA

Overview:
• Core stats, client diversity and infra setup for CSM.
• Cross-module operator participation.
• DVT implementations across modules.

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Komainu now supports custody for Lido protocol’s stETH, offering institutional stakers a trusted and secure pathway to Ethereum staking.

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The year of Ethereum

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Lido V3: The Most Decentralised & Most Liquid Way For Institutions To Stake

Find @IsdrsP and other Lido contributors at @EthIreland to talk all things Lido V3 and the future of Ethereum staking.

The Dual Governance Snapshot is live.

Implementation, parameters, and committees are now up for Lido DAO approval. The final step before the Aragon onchain vote.

Cast your vote here: https://t.co/N2d5m5ZqFy

What is Dual Governance and why does it matter? 👇

Governance Update 🗣

Currently, there are three open Snapshot Proposals and four previously approved Snapshots moving on-chain with Aragon.

They are ready for your vote 🗳

1️⃣ LIP-28. Dual Governance

2️⃣ LIP-29. CSM v2

3️⃣ Establish the APM Committee

Proposal details + links 👇

🗳️ Lido DAO Governance Update

May votes are now live. 🗣️

Two Lido Improvement Proposals, Dual Governance and CSM v2, are up for a vote.

Also included in the Aragon omnibus are the APM committee proposal and operational updates.

Snapshot: May 21, 4 PM UTC → May 28, 4 PM UTC
Aragon: May 21, 2 PM UTC → May 26, 2 PM UTC

Go vote: https://t.co/hBJ2MofyKC

More info below ⬇️