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
The Future of Community Staking Module
Lido contributors introduced the Lido Improvement Proposal-33 (LIP-33), outlining the next evolution of the CSM. Designed to become the foundation for future staking modules, CSM v3 brings support for 0x02 validators, improved operator tooling, and enhanced security further strengthening permissionless participation in Lido validation.
Curated Module v2: From Concepts to Proposals
Following months of research and analysis, Lido contributors presented a set of proposals outlining the Curated Module v2 (CMv2) design, parameters, and governance structure. The upgrade aims to make the Curated set more flexible, transparent, and scalable, while improving how Node Operators are onboarded and managed.
Validator and Node Operator Metrics Q4 & 2025
The latest VaNOM report highlights continued progress across Lido’s validator set throughout Q4 and 2025, including growth in Node Operator diversity, increased DVT adoption, and ongoing improvements in infrastructure distribution, all contributing to a more decentralized and resilient Ethereum network. Check out more in the March Validator Set Update.