Lido Onboards First Batch of Simple DVT Validators, Expanding Node Operator Base

**Lido launches Direct Staking on Linea** using Chainlink CCIP, eliminating the multi-step bridging process for ETH staking. **Key Features:** - Single-transaction staking without manual bridging - Two pathways: on-demand staking and instant liquidity pool-based staking - Powered by Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol - Level-5 cross-chain security with Risk Management Network **How it works:** Users can now stake ETH directly on Linea and receive wstETH without leaving the network. The system uses Programmable Token Transfers to bundle tokens and execution instructions in one atomic transaction. **Benefits:** - Lower costs and faster transactions - No waiting periods or centralized intermediaries - Native wstETH access within Linea's zkEVM environment This follows Lido's earlier CCIP integration with Arbitrum, Base, and Optimism, expanding multi-chain liquid staking accessibility. [Learn more](https://blog.lido.fi/direct-staking-on-linea-powered-by-chainlink)

**Everstake** has developed an institutional-grade, market-neutral ETH yield strategy using **Lido V3 stVaults** that separates staking operations from risk management. **Key Innovation:** - **Role separation**: Node operators handle staking while risk curators manage parameters and exposure monitoring - **Automated controls**: Smart contracts manage LTVs, liquidation triggers, and hedging limits - **Real-time oversight**: Continuous monitoring through dedicated risk management platform **How It Works:** The system uses smart contracts to automate staking and hedging operations, extracting yield from both staking rewards and funding arbitrage while maintaining market neutrality. **Benefits:** - Eliminates negative carry and forced liquidations - Minimizes manual intervention and operational risk - Provides full transparency and on-chain control - Delivers compliant, high-control yield products for institutions This follows similar institutional staking solutions from **Chorus One** and **Solstice**, showing growing adoption of Lido V3 stVaults for institutional ETH staking products. [Read full case study](https://blog.lido.fi/lido-v3-everstake-institutional-market-neutral-yield-strategies-with-stvaults)

**GGV deposits are back online** after scheduled maintenance on Lido Earn platform. - New deposits are now **fully enabled** following temporary suspension - Withdrawals remained functional throughout the maintenance period - GG token holders continued earning rewards during downtime The maintenance window lasted several hours but caused minimal disruption to existing stakers. Users can now resume normal deposit activities on the platform.

**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'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.