Reminder: Last Day to Unstake stSOL using Lido UI

**Lido has achieved a major milestone**, becoming the largest permissionless staking protocol on Ethereum with over 565,000 ETH staked through its Community Staking Module (CSM). **Key developments:** - The CSM allows anyone to run validators with less ETH than traditional solo staking - Share limit increased from 5% to 7.5% of total Lido stake - Over 500 operators now secure Ethereum through CSM **Lido V3 Launch:** The protocol recently launched V3, introducing modular staking infrastructure and stVaults. Notable features include: - 0% infrastructure fee until March 31, 2026 for vaults over 250 ETH - Obol's Ethereum Client Team Vault for multi-operator DVT staking - Enhanced decentralization and client diversity options This milestone reinforces Lido's position as a leader in making Ethereum staking more accessible while maintaining security and decentralization.

Ethereum has achieved a significant milestone in network security and decentralization, with **30% of all ETH now staked** - marking an all-time high for the network. This represents continued growth from the 29% staking rate observed in mid-2025, demonstrating sustained confidence in Ethereum's proof-of-stake consensus mechanism. **Key implications:** - Increased network security through greater validator participation - Reduced circulating supply potentially affecting market dynamics - Growing institutional and retail confidence in long-term staking commitments The milestone reflects Ethereum's maturation as a proof-of-stake network since The Merge in 2022, with validators continuing to lock up their ETH to secure the network and earn rewards.

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 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 implementing a significant protocol upgrade to preserve long-term security and decentralization for both itself and Ethereum. **Key Points:** - The upgrade requires extensive technical scoping and multi-stage testing - Coordination involves Node Operators, researchers, and auditors - These efforts represent a **decentralization premium** - the cost of maintaining a distributed validator set - The upgrade ensures Lido remains adaptive to Ethereum's evolving roadmap The protocol's size demands careful operational planning to maintain its increasingly permissionless validator network while staying aligned with Ethereum's development direction.