Lido Community Staking Series: Reward Distribution Mechanism and MEV Stealing
Lido Community Staking Series: Reward Distribution Mechanism and MEV Stealing
The latest update in the Lido Community Staking series discusses the reward distribution for operators using Lido protocol, focusing on validator and bond rewards smoothing between modules to reduce disparity. Performance Threshold is introduced for rewarding validators based on their performance, discouraging free-riding. Additionally, strategies to address potential MEV stealing involve temporary bond locking with penalties enforced through on-chain governance. Stay tuned for upcoming content on Stake Allocation & Validator Exits/Ejections.
The third instalment of the Lido Community Staking series delves into the reward distribution mechanism alongside an examination of strategies for addressing potential MEV stealing 👇 blog.lido.fi/community-stak…
🌐 Ethereum Launches Institutional Resource Hub
Ethereum Foundation has launched **institutions.ethereum.org**, a dedicated resource site designed to guide institutional adoption of Ethereum. The platform provides: - Real-world data and use cases - Information on RWAs (Real World Assets) - DeFi applications and staking opportunities - Teams and projects building on Ethereum This initiative positions **Ethereum as the coordination and value layer for global finance**, targeting institutional players who want to build onchain solutions. The launch represents a significant step toward mainstream institutional adoption of Ethereum infrastructure.
📚 Crypto ETFs vs ETPs
**WisdomTree's Digital Assets Research Director breaks down crypto ETFs vs ETPs in under 60 seconds.** Key differences explained: - **ETFs** (Exchange-Traded Funds) vs **ETPs** (Exchange-Traded Products) - Quick educational content for crypto newcomers - Expert insight from institutional research perspective The explanation comes from WisdomTree Funds' latest research discussion on Ethereum ETFs. **Watch the full breakdown:** [ETH ETF Discussion](http://youtu.be/1XMe2uc1Hiw) *Perfect for investors looking to understand crypto investment vehicles before making decisions.*
Lido DAO Votes on NEST Framework to Enable Future LDO Token Buybacks
**NEST (Network Economic Support Tokenomics)** is now live for voting - a modular system that would enable Lido DAO to repurchase LDO tokens using stETH from its treasury. **Key Details:** - First practical version expected **December 2025** - Built as extension of STONKS smart contracts for secure treasury swaps - Automatically routes purchased LDO back to Lido DAO Treasury - This proposal only covers development of technical infrastructure **Important Note:** This is **not a buyback proposal** itself - it only builds the technical foundation. Actual buyback activation would require a separate onchain vote. **Next Steps:** If approved, detailed research and design work begins. Core contributors plan to initiate broader buyback mechanism discussions on the forum shortly after. [Cast your vote here](https://snapshot.box/#/s:lido-snapshot.eth/proposal/0x4267fe277e52a3550e82286af96948a258392ddd303df6b479c4d8f4664acdd0)
Lido GGV Reaches $50M TVL Milestone
**Lido's GGV protocol has crossed $50 million in Total Value Locked (TVL)** just two days after its recent milestone. This achievement comes months after Lido hit an all-time high of **$41 billion in TVL** back in August, demonstrating continued growth in the staking ecosystem. The rapid TVL accumulation in GGV shows strong adoption of Lido's expanded staking services beyond their core Ethereum offering.
Lido Stakers Earn $20M in Weekly ETH Rewards
**Lido stakers collected 4,647 ETH in rewards** last week, worth approximately $20 million. This represents a slight increase from the previous week's 4,467 ETH payout, though the dollar value dropped from $23.3 million due to ETH price fluctuations. **Key highlights:** - All rewards distributed in staked ETH - Consistent weekly reward distribution - Total rewards reflect network staking activity The steady reward flow demonstrates Ethereum's proof-of-stake mechanism working as designed, providing regular income for network validators.