Modules Updates

Community Staking Module

Evolution of CSM: CSM v2 staking rewards structure

A document describing contributor suggestions for the staking rewards structure for CSM v2 has been published. It outlines the following rewards structure for different Node Operator types:

• For Identified Community Stakers in CSM v2, it is proposed to maintain the current reward share (6% of staking rewards) for the first 16 validators (21 ETH worth of bond), and 3.5% for validators thereafter, while keeping bond values equal to what they are in CSM v1
• For permissionless operators in CSM v2, it is proposed to set the reward share to 3.5% while similarly keeping bond requirements unchanged

CSM parameters adjustment

The snapshot on increasing the CSM stake share limit and decreasing the key removal charge has passed! It means that:

• the CSM stake share limit will be increased from 2% to 3% in case:
• SimpleDVT module has all of the depositable validators deposited to;
• Curated Node Operator Pier Two (id #36) gets at least a minimum viable number of active validators (1000) to support business continuity (after the key rotation, they are sitting at zero active keys following the Snapshot vote on Nov 2024).
• the keyRemovalCharge parameter value will be changed in one of the next on-chain votes from 0.05 ETH to 0.02 ETH per key

UI Improvements

• New Monitoring Tab

CSM Node Operators can now find a handy Attestation Rate metric for their Node Operators powered by the EthSeer Explorer! This metric shows the performance within the current CSM Oracle reporting frame, helping Nope Operators gauge whether their operator is on track to be above the performance threshold by the end of the frame.

• Enhanced View Keys Tab

Each key now comes with two direct links — one to beaconcha.in and one to EthSeer — so you can choose your favorite way to explore data.

• ENS addresses support

Simple DVT Module

Distributed Validator Vault

• The DVV now shows the rewards rates from SSV and Obol’s incentive programs, providing greater transparency for users. The first batch of SSV rewards are now claimable: https://www.ssvrewards.com/

Node Operator Community

Node Operator Community Call

Lido V3 Testnet Launch

To begin your journey with Lido V3 and stVaults, get started with the docs below: 

• stVaults tech doc
• stVaults user guide
• Testnet deployment info

Introducing the APM framework

Ethereum’s block proposal landscape is evolving, and the Lido protocol must adapt while upholding its high standards of security and decentralization. APMs provide a structured way to assess and integrate new proposer-side mechanisms responsibly, ensuring they align with the interests of Node Operators, stakers, and the broader Ethereum ecosystem.

Lido contributors published a research forum post that outlines the considerations on how the Lido DAO can reason about integrating new proposer-side infrastructure solutions.

Pectra hardfork

The vote that proposes Lido protocol upgrade to ensure continued compatibility with Ethereum’s upcoming Pectra hardfork has passed! This vote was a necessary step to ensure continued compatibility with Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade.

Community Lifeguards Q1 report

Lido Community Lifeguards has published the quarterly report that outlines the results of their quarterly contribution, including:

• Community Growth
• Launched CSM-DVT clusters
• Community Staking Content
• Community Grants