One Month of Community Staking Module (CSM): Performance Review

Obol has launched the **Ethereum Client Team Vault**, a multi-operator staking solution built on Lido V3 using Distributed Validator Technology (DVT). **Key Features:** - Operated by four Ethereum client teams: Sigma Prime, ChainSafe, Develp, and Nethermind - Conservative configuration with no leverage or complex DeFi strategies - Focuses on validator performance, operator quality, client diversity, and decentralization **What Makes It Different:** - First curated, operator-specific vault with rewards tied to a defined set of operators - Allows users to express preferences for client diversity and multi-operator security - Leverages Lido's trusted infrastructure without complex deposit flows or new smart contracts The vault targets ETH-aligned stakers, DAO treasuries, and capital allocators seeking secure, low-risk staking that supports Ethereum's core development teams. [Read the complete case study](https://blog.lido.fi/lido-v3-obol-multi-operator-distributed-validators-on-lido-stvaults)

Lido's **Community Staking Module (CSM)** now allows anyone to run validators with reduced ETH requirements and better capital efficiency than solo staking. **Key Updates:** - Permissionless entry removes barriers to becoming a validator operator - Lower ETH requirements compared to traditional 32 ETH solo staking - Share limit increased from 5% to 7.5% of total Lido stake - Designed to enhance protocol decentralization by onboarding 300+ independent node operators The CSM represents a shift toward more accessible Ethereum validation, enabling independent stakers and small groups to participate in Lido's validator set without permission requirements. Get started at [lido.fi/csm](http://lido.fi/csm)

Multiple calendar events have been scheduled and are available for registration through Luma. **Key Dates:** - January 21, 2026 - January 22, 2026 - January 28, 2026 - January 30, 2026 Interested participants can add these events to their calendar and find more details at [luma.com/aimtqioq](https://luma.com/aimtqioq).

Lido is hosting a **stVaults Builders Fireside Chat** on February 3rd at 2pm UTC to highlight new staking products built with Lido V3. **Featured builders:** - Northstake - PierTwo - RockSolid The session will explore novel staking solutions enabled by the V3 upgrade and stVaults infrastructure. This follows the broader Lido V3 launch celebration scheduled for the same day, which includes additional participants like P2P Validator and Linea. [Join the conversation](https://lido.fi) to learn how builders are leveraging the new staking architecture.

Lido is calling for feedback from the Ethereum community on their upcoming **0x02 and CMv2 migration**. The protocol has published a research post examining the costs and implications of this technical upgrade. **Key Points:** - Community input is being actively sought from researchers, builders, and stakers - The migration involves protocol-level changes that will impact how Lido operates - A detailed research post is available for review and discussion The team emphasizes that **community feedback will directly influence** how the migration is implemented. This follows Lido's pattern of incorporating Ethereum Foundation research into their network roadmap decisions. [Read the full research post](https://research.lido.fi/t/understanding-protocol-costs-for-0x02-and-the-cmv2-migration/11139)