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
CMv2 Node Operator Type Assessment Framework
Lido contributors proposed a framework for Curated Module v2 (CMv2) Node Operator types, designed to bring greater transparency to how operators are assessed and categorized. It outlines qualification criteria, scoring methodology and assessment logic, as well as reassessment and review flow processes.
2026 Ethereum Staking Survey by EthStaker
The annual EthStaker survey is now open. It helps build a clearer picture of the evolving Ethereum staking ecosystem and where future advocacy and education efforts may be needed. Lido contributors are inviting everyone to join and help create a current picture of the staking ecosystem.
Validator Exits at Scale Case Study
Lido contributors shared a detailed case study on optimizing the exit of ~7,000 validators with reward losses reduced by more than 4.42x compared to an estimated organic exit process. It covers the approach, operational execution, and lessons learned that may be broadly useful for entities managing validator exits at scale.
Check out more in the April Validator Set Update.