Lido Onboards First Batch of Simple DVT Validators, Expanding Node Operator Base
Lido Onboards First Batch of Simple DVT Validators, Expanding Node Operator Base
🚨 Lido Expands, New Validators Onboard
Lido has announced that the first batch of Simple Distributed Validator Technology (DVT) validators on the platform, provided by SSV Network, are now active on the Ethereum mainnet. This follows the successful completion of the Lido x SSV testnet, where the aggregate validator performance exceeded all benchmarks set. In the coming weeks, selected participants from the testnet will be onboarded to the mainnet Lido Simple DVT Module, leveraging SSV's technology. The Simple DVT Module aims to onboard up to 250 new Node Operators to the Lido protocol, enhancing decentralization and resilience. The testnet featured 163 participants from 32 countries, including solo stakers, community stakers, and professional node operators. The aggregate results surpassed the required benchmarks for uptime, block proposal success rate, and attestation effectiveness. Lido and SSV Network will present a proposal to the Lido DAO, suggesting which clusters and participants should proceed to the mainnet.
The Lido x SSV DVT testnet is complete ✅ Lido SSV validators coming to a mainnet near you soon.
Thrilled to announce the completion of the 3rd testnet of SSV on @LidoFinance! All SSV clusters have passed with superb metrics compared to the network average and testnet benchmarks. The power of DVT is showing 🤖
27% of the ETH supply is now staked
Lido & @SSV_Network are going to mainnet 🎉 The Lido x SSV Simple DVT testnet is over, with aggregate validator performance exceeding all performance benchmarks. blog.lido.fi/simpledvt-ssv-… In the coming weeks, selected participants will be onboarded to mainnet Lido Simple DVT
The first batch of Simple DVT validators on Lido are now active 🌐
Lido Confirms User Funds Safe Following Resolv Protocol Hack
Lido contributors have confirmed that user funds in Lido Earn remain secure following today's hack of the Resolv protocol. **Key Points:** - Resolv protocol experienced a security breach on March 22, 2026 - Lido Earn user funds are unaffected and safe - No action required from Lido users The incident is isolated to Resolv, with Lido's infrastructure remaining secure. This follows a similar pattern from November 2025, when Lido remained unaffected during Balancer V2 pool exploits.
Lido Launches DeFi Wrapper with CLI Deployment and Audited Contracts
Lido has released a new **DeFi Wrapper** toolkit for builders looking to integrate staking products. **Key features for developers:** - Single CLI command deployment for staking-related contracts - White-label embeddable widget for websites and applications - Full security audits completed by [MixBytes](https://docs.lido.fi/security/audits/#01-2026-mixbytes-lido-defi-wrapper-security-audit-report) and AckeeBlockchain The DeFi Wrapper and connector contracts have undergone comprehensive security reviews, with audit reports publicly available. This infrastructure builds on Lido's recent expansion of direct staking capabilities to Linea, an Ethereum layer-2 network. The toolkit aims to simplify the integration process for developers wanting to offer staking functionality without building infrastructure from scratch.
Lido EarnETH Allocates Across Aave, Pendle, and Morpho with Dynamic Strategy
Lido's **EarnETH vault** deploys capital across established DeFi protocols including Aave, Pendle, and Morpho. The allocation strategy adjusts dynamically based on market conditions and performance metrics. **Key Features:** - All strategies maintain ETH correlation to reduce price volatility risk - Allocations are fully transparent and can be monitored in real-time - $5M in Lido DAO treasury funds provide first-loss protection - Users receive earnETH tokens with daily auto-compounded rewards The vault accepts ETH, WETH, (w)stETH, and existing Lido Earn tokens. Since launching in September 2025, Lido Earn has attracted over $250M in deposits. Access the vault at [stake.lido.fi/earn/eth](http://stake.lido.fi/earn/eth)
Lido Proposes $5M Treasury Allocation for Lido Earn Initiative
Lido Finance has put forward a proposal to allocate **$5 million from its treasury** to support the development of **Lido Earn**, a new initiative focused on competing through trust-based mechanisms. **Key Points:** - The proposal centers on building trust-focused infrastructure within the Lido ecosystem - Treasury allocation would fund the Lido Earn project development - Community discussion is ongoing on the research forum This follows Lido's recent $103,500 competitive audit completed in July 2025, which focused on bond accounting and protocol security. More details: [Lido Research Forum](https://research.lido.fi/t/lido-earn-competing-on-trust-5m-treasury-allocation/11228)
🏦 EarnETH Vault Launches Auto-Compounding DeFi Rewards
**EarnETH** introduces a simplified approach to DeFi yield generation through its automated vault system. The vault distributes capital across multiple established protocols: - Aave - Morpho - Pendle - Gearbox Protocol - Maple Finance **Key Features:** - Dynamic reallocation toward higher-yielding opportunities - Daily auto-compounding rewards - Built on staked ETH foundation - Single deposit token (earnETH) for simplified management The system aims to optimize capital efficiency while reducing the complexity of managing multiple DeFi positions. [Learn more](http://stake.lido.fi/earn/eth)