Rocket Pool Community Call: Node Operating and Bi-Weekly Update
Rocket Pool Community Call: Node Operating and Bi-Weekly Update
Join the next Rocket Pool Community Call to learn about node operating from @stakesaurus and get the final bi-weekly update for 2023 from Mav. Tune in at 2:30pm UTC on 19 Dec.
Our next Community Call is starting soon! Langers & Mav will be joined by the team from @ObolNetwork to chat about the future of DVT & how the Rocket Pool ecosystem could benefit. Tune into the Space below at 1pm UTC on 13 Dec 馃憞
Our next Community Call is starting soon! @drjasper_eth will host @stakesaurus to chat about node operating, and then Mav will run through the final Rocket Pool bi-weekly update for 2023. Tune into the Space below at 2:30pm UTC on 19 Dec 馃憞
Rocket Pool's rETH Expands DeFi Utility with New Morpho Lending Market
**New Lending Market Launch** Rocket Pool's rETH token can now be used as collateral on Morpho's lending protocol. Users can supply rETH and borrow ETH through KPK ETH Prime, a low-risk lending vault curated by KPK. **Key Details** - rETH/ETH market now live on Morpho - Enables borrowing ETH against rETH collateral - Deployed via KPK ETH Prime vault - Adds to growing DeFi integrations for Ethereum's decentralized liquid staking token This follows the recent launch of an rETH/USDC market in April, expanding lending options for rETH holders across multiple asset pairs.
Rocket Pool's Saturn 2 Upgrade Surpasses $135M in Staked ETH
Rocket Pool's Saturn 2 upgrade has attracted over $135 million worth of ETH in staked assets, supporting more than 1,500 trustless Ethereum node operators. **Key Highlights:** - Users minting rETH directly contribute to Ethereum's decentralization by supporting independent node operators - The protocol maintains its position as a leader in decentralized liquid staking - This represents significant growth from the $30M deposit pool reported in February 2026 Rocket Pool's approach allows users to stake ETH while maintaining liquidity through rETH tokens, all while supporting Ethereum's core principle of decentralization through a distributed network of node operators.
Rocket Pool Explores Trustless Mechanism to Exit Underperforming Validators
Rocket Pool is researching a trustless onchain mechanism to automatically exit validators that consistently underperform. The initiative aims to protect rETH yield for token holders. **Key Points:** - Mechanism would operate trustlessly onchain without manual intervention - Targets persistently underperforming validators - Designed to safeguard rETH staking rewards The proposal is currently in the research phase, with community discussion open on the DAO governance forum.
馃敡 Smart Node Update Brings Client Improvements
**Smart Node v1.20.2 Released** A new Smart Node version is now available with updates across multiple clients: - **Client updates**: Besu, Nethermind, Commit-boost, Lodestar, and Reth - **Additional improvements**: Various other changes and enhancements included - **Priority level**: Low-priority upgrade for node operators **Action Required** Node operators should review the full changelog on GitHub before installing the update to understand all changes and improvements.
rETH Expands DeFi Reach with New Morpho Lending Market
A new rETH/USDC lending market has launched within KPK USDC Prime, a low-risk vault on the Morpho protocol curated by kpk_io. **Key Details:** - rETH can now be used as collateral in this Morpho lending vault - The integration adds to the growing ecosystem of DeFi protocols accepting Ethereum's decentralized liquid staking token - KPK USDC Prime focuses on low-risk lending strategies This expansion provides rETH holders with additional options for capital efficiency while maintaining exposure to Ethereum staking rewards.