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
ICS & IDVTC Assessment Rounds in 2026
Lido contributors published the assessment schedule for the remainder of 2026 to help applicants and prospective cluster members better plan their CSM Node Operator type applications and cluster formation timeline. Both Identified Community Staker (ICS) and Identified DVT Clusters (IDVTC) reviews will follow a quarterly cadence with a next cut-off scheduled for September.
Besides, the CSM Committee added two new score sources for the ICS framework, recognizing contributions already made by community operators within the SSV Network.
Proposal for Updating Lido SNOPs
Ahead of the introduction of Curated Module v2, Lido contributors proposed changes to the Block Proposals and Validator Exits Standard Node Operator Protocols (SNOPs) to reflect the operational realities of the newly introduced module. These updates are intended to ensure that operator expectations, procedures, and responsibilities remain clear, while supporting a smooth and consistent transition to the new module.
Validator and Node Operator Metrics Q1 2026
The latest VaNOM report highlights continued progress across Lido’s validator set. The protocol decentralization continued to strengthen throughout the quarter, driven by the rapid growth of permissionless staking through the CSM, while resilience and client diversity across all protocol modules also improved.