Node Operator Handbook
In the table of contents below you will find a list of resources that will assist you through the process of becoming a Lido Node Operator. Please look through the included information and feel free to ask any questions in the Lido Validators Telegram group or protocol-specific Discord Channel.
Node Operator Duties & Responsibilities
General (chain-agnostic)
Communications
The following contact details of relevant team members should be provided: - Email - Discord - Telegram - Phone (for selection of members, in case of emergency)
Expectations
Be present, active, and responsive. NOs are expected to monitor and engage promptly in the Discord and Telegram channels as part of the “normal course of operations” of running Lido validators.
Lido Node Operator Sub-governance Group (LNOSG)
The LNOSG is tasked with representing node operators in the DAO structure and helping to evaluate and advise on the onboarding of new operators, and provide input on governance discussions related to node operators. The LNOSG is working towards building a balanced node operator registry that is as decentralized, permissionless, and trustless as possible. This sub-governance group consists of representative members from onboarded node operator organizations and the Lido DAO. The LNOSG infrequently gathers to evaluate applications for new onboarding waves to recommend to the Lido DAO.
Upcoming Lido Node Operator Tasks & Events
Resources and Recordings
Simple DVT Module Portal
The Simple DVT Module portal contains information related to the deployment of the Simple DVT Module on Mainnet, upcoming testnet trials with Obol & SSV Network, DVT resources, and in the future will also contain performance metrics related to the testnets. Another testnet is tentatively planned for early Q1 2024 with both Obol & SSV Network, with additional information forthcoming.
To view the portal visit:
Simple DVT Module PortalNetwork Onboarding Guides
Dashboard & Monitoring
Monitoring solutions created for at-scale validators have been open-sourced and are available for onboarded node operators to access. Please contact NOM workstream for an invite.
Opt-In Validator Alerting
Discord-based monitoring and alerting are available to Node Operators in the curated set as an additional redundancy. Currently validator alerting is available for Ethereum, Solana, and Polygon. Once your team is configured to receive alerts, you’ll be tagged in the Lido Discord alerts channel.
A couple tips to minimize noise:
- Right click the channel and set your notifications to
- If you are continuing to receive pings/notifications for an issue that you are aware of, you have the option to Mute the channel for various time frames.
To receive alerts for a network in which you're engaged, complete the linked form and inform the relevant DAO contributors. If you would like to update the alerts you receive, please resubmit the form and again notify the team.
General Expectations and Communication Requirements
Discord is the main communication hub, and most communication should happen in the appropriate channel under the “Validators” channel group. Telegram groups are for team-to-team discussions, private/confidential conversations, or for getting a hold of someone if Discord pings don’t work.
During the onboarding process your team will be added to a number of Telegram and Discord channels which we will use to communicate information regarding onboarding and in order to have a method of communication between your team(s) and Lido contributors. It is expected that you check these groups regularly in order to stay on top of any potential issues, urgent votes, etc.
Governance
Node Operators are encouraged to participate in Lido Governance; refer to the Lido Governance Guide for process details.
LEGO
LEGO is the grants organization within Lido. LEGO collaborates with Node Operators and third parties to provide valuable ecosystem grants within the Lido network. If you have a proposal for an initiative worthy of a grant, please get in touch with a LEGO nominee or council member!
Resources
A collection of resources related to validator operations and the Lido DAO:
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