Lido Node Operator Portal
Node Operators
Node Operators (NOs) enable stETH, the liquid staking token powered by the Lido protocol. The better the underlying operator sets are, the more robust, resilient, and performant the underlying protocol. Good operator sets improve the resiliency of Ethereum, increase community acceptance, and reduce protocol risks.
Modules
Explore different options of running a validator using the Lido Protocol and choose the one that suits you the best: DVT, curated or permissionless.
Live (permissionless)
Community Staking
Permissionless bonded module geared towards solo and community stakers
No active onboardings
Simple DVT
Permissioned module that utilizes DVT through Obol and SSV implementations
Under development
Curated v2
Allow-listed bonded module for professional staking providers. Explore the landscape proposal focusing on maintaining Lido Core competitive, sustainable, and aligned with Ethereum’s decentralization goals
Validator Set Updates
Curated Module v2 Penalty Framework
Lido contributors introduced the Penalty Framework proposal, outlining how different types of incidents, protocol-impacting events, and other forms of Curated Node Operators misbehavior may result in penalties under the new Curated Module v2. The framework aims to align Node Operators incentives with stakers interests, while supporting the long-term resilience and sustainability of Lido Core.
0x02 CSM Landscape
Also, contributors introduced a proposal outlining how 0x02 validators could be implemented within the Community Staking Module. As part of the broader efforts to align Lido Core with Ethereum's evolving validator architecture, the proposal should bring a permissionless path to run validators with a maximum effective balances up to 2,048 ETH topped with improved capital efficiency in the CSM.
Q2 2026 Community Lifeguards Initiative Report
Following its transition to a lightweight grant-focused committee, the Community Lifeguards Initiative continues supporting grassroots initiatives across the Community Staking Module ecosystem. During Q2, the committee funded three community grants supporting operator tooling and educational initiatives to help improve the experience of permissionless Node Operators within the Lido protocol.